behavioral security

Behavioral security refers to the practice of understanding and influencing how people’s habits and actions impact an organization’s safety. It recognizes that many security breaches occur because of human errors, such as clicking on suspicious links or using weak passwords. By educating employees, promoting awareness, and encouraging good habits—like verifying sources and reporting suspicious activity—behavioral security aims to reduce the risk of security threats. Essentially, it focuses on changing behaviors to create a more secure environment, emphasizing that technology alone isn’t enough without the right conscious actions from everyone involved.