Fear of making mistakes or being judged by colleagues keep SMBs from changing their cybersecurity behaviors, according to a Kaspersky survey.

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Fear of making mistakes or being judged by colleagues are among the reasons employees at small to medium-sized businesses have not changed their cybersecurity behaviors. Lack of leadership support, inconvenience or time constraints, and fear of change are also hindrances. Developing a culture of 'reporting without consequence' and fostering awareness and education can drive behavioral changes. Organizations are advised to invest time in cybersecurity practices and create testbed environments for new security mechanisms.

Small Business Cybersecurity Hampered by Fear of Change, Judgement