Moving Beyond Traditional Security Thinking to Establish a Resilient Organisation

Shifting Perspectives in Cyber Security

Did you know that 95% of all cyber security breaches can be traced back to human error? This stark statistic underscores a critical reality: cyber security is not just a technology issue, but a people issue. As organisations face increasingly sophisticated threats, cyber security must be viewed as a long-term, integrated strategy that ensures resilience, sustainability, and viability.

This report explores how adopting an integrated cyber security approach, one that involves every part of the organisation can enhance Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).

Below are the key focus areas:

Why People, Not Just Tools, Are Your First Line of Defense
Understanding the Intersection of Cyber Security, Resilience, and Risk Management
The Cost of Fragmented Security: Why a ‘System of Systems’ Approach Is Essential
Bringing the ‘system of systems’ approach to life
Making it work: The practical next steps
What technology you should be considering when you’re developing
your long-term strategic roadmap?
The Crucial Role of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Defending Your Organisation
Conclusion: Pulling this all together in a people-led and systematic
holistic approach.
Next Steps: Get prepared for your Cyber Security Awareness
Assessment

For example, did you know…?

95% of cyber security breaches are caused by human error.
If you manage too many vendors, it can increase your risk and lead to security gaps.
Cyber resilience is not just about prevention but also about ensuring your organisation can withstand, recover from, and adapt to evolving cyber threats.

Co-authored by Michael Collins, Founder, Cyber Cognition