While the recent EY Human risk research shows that young employees are less concerned about the security of the devices they use at work than their personal devices, the “Kaspersky mobile quest [Dis]connected” statistics also reveals another problem related to corporate cybersecurity. The role of employees in cyber security policy violations is getting more and more striking every year. At the same time, these violations are usually caused by attempts to fulfill their business duties efficiently, rather than malicious intent.

On the other hand, researchers from Ernst & Young LLP state that Generation Z is more willing to ignore security protocols for the sake of productivity. That’s why it repeats the same passwords for both professional and business accounts more often than previous generations. They ignore mandatory IT updates and pay less attention to web browser cookies. What’s more, only 35% of all respondents avoid cybersecurity mistakes at work.

Dis]connected’s statistics reveal yet another issue with compliance with cybersecurity policy. Designed to help people realize how cybersecurity impacts their daily lives, this mobile game confirms that most workers have trouble balancing security and sociability. So, the typical score a Disconnected player gets for alertness is 90, while empathy players average 23.

Cybersecurity-related game choices directly affect the personal and corporate areas of a playable character’s life, allowing them to reach one of three endings: good, neutral, or bad. Overall, the majority of players (45%) achieve a “neutral” result, while 42% achieve a “good” ending. However, it seems that 13% of players also fail to reach the final. The top players not only have the best average security level (ASL), but also achieve the most balanced results in key game indicators.

Tatyana Shumaylova, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Kaspersky, said: “Emerging trends prove – once again – the importance of not just memorizing but understanding cybersecurity principles. Therefore, the main purpose of safety awareness training is to change the behavior of employees and show them how obeying the rules can easily fit into their daily routine. That’s why Disconnected, part of the Kaspersky security awareness portfolio, helps employees review their knowledge and teaches them to balance cyber vigilance with empathy. This approach allows for any distortions to be corrected that could affect security, personal productivity or teamwork.”

To learn more about Dis]connected, please follow the link or try the free demo versions of the game available on the App Store and Google Play.

Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency