Hiring procedures
Recent research finds that more than half of all data breaches occur due to human error. It is therefore critical for CISOs to establish a system that reduces human error and its impact on their organization's security posture. Responsibilities begin with setting the right criteria and mechanisms to hire employees with knowledge and awareness of security risks facing their daily work routine. These include, among others, the following:
- Verification checks for job candidates
- Security education and training program
- Policies for identity and access management (IAM)
Hiring procedures are an essential function of the HR department. Hiring procedures ensure that an organization not only gets the most competent job applicants out there but also that employees fit the mission and vision of an organization. Some of the factors that an organization seeks in job candidates are school qualifications and relevant experience. However, to find certain...
