University Study Finds Security Fatigue Weakens Employee Cybersecurity Compliance
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Summary
A University at Albany-led study published in the European Journal of Information Systems found that repeated exposure to cybersecurity requirements like password resets, software updates, and phishing alerts can lead to 'security fatigue,' causing employees to become mentally exhausted and disengaged from security practices. The research suggests that well-intentioned security measures may have unintended negative effects on employee behavior and digital defense compliance.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledrepeated exposure to security requirements can lead to 'security fatigue,' a state in which employees become mentally exhausted and disengaged from security practices
today's workplace is filled with constant reminders about digital security
those well-intentioned safeguards may be having an unintended effect
new research led by the University at Albany's Massry School of Business
examines how growing cybersecurity demands are impacting employee behavior
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