How to reduce the impact of human error in data breaches

Human error contributes to up to 95% of data breaches, according to a recent 2024 study by Mimecast, and remains a critical risk in data security. 

Data breaches rarely hinge on a single point of failure. More often, they’re the result of small mistakes that slip through unnoticed until it’s too late. The cost of these errors isn’t just financial, they can damage reputation, erode trust, and create lasting compliance challenges.

What you'll gain from this whitepaper

Discover practical steps  you can take today to reduce the risk of human error exposing sensitive data — and limit the damage when it happens.

In this whitepaper you'll gain valuable knowledge on:

• How to build a resilient internal security framework step-by-step that is proven to reduce the frequency and impact of human error, and what this looks like in practice
• Incident response adjustments: How to minimise impact when errors do occur through fast detection, containment, and clear communication
• How to educate your team effectively to encourage behavioural changes that reduces mindless mistakes
• Typical triggers of human error that lead to major breaches
• How to foster a security-conscious culture in the workplace
• Prevention techniques and controls that are successful in practice