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Cybersecurity's Blind Spot: Why Human Behavior Is Every CISO's Business

Cyber Defense Magazine, Monday, August 4th, 2025

When a major breach makes headlines, the impact ripples far beyond the individuals whose data has been compromised.

It shakes consumer trust, triggers urgent internal questions from staff, and lands squarely on the shoulders of the CISO. And although cybersecurity leaders have long been focused on preventing and responding to attacks, the missing piece in many programs isn't technological. It's behavioral.

We have reached a pivotal moment in the data security conversation. Despite record-breaking investments in cybersecurity tools, the most vulnerable part of the equation remains underprioritized - the human element.

So, what does that mean for the modern CISO?

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