IT security shouldn't be 'because I told you so' - consult employees on policy, agree industry panel

Peter Gothard
Peter Gothard
clock 24 November 2016 •
IT security shouldn't be 'because I told you so' - consult employees on policy, agree industry panel

End user skills and knowledge should help your course, not be a barrier

IT security shouldn't be dictated from on high, as trusting and involving employees helps to nurture a greater security culture, an industry panel representing leading banking, media, engineering and security...

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