CCI Tech Blog
Business owners like to talk about things like time theft and quiet quitting as reasons why they wring their hands over lost productivity, and unfortunately, it’s almost always their view that it is the erosion of a strong work ethic. What if the real problem isn't about employees checking out, but rather, something far more on the nose? Let’s talk about quiet cracking.
Quiet cracking is the slow, almost imperceptible breakdown of a knowledge worker's mental and emotional state under the relentless pressure of the demands of their workplace. It's not a sudden burnout, but a gradual fragmentation of their well-being, and it’s happening a lot.
Cybersecurity is far from the most engaging topic out there, but that doesn’t diminish its importance. You, as a business owner, need to know how to protect your business from today’s threats, but your employees also need to be actively involved in the cybersecurity of your company. Today, we’re exploring how you can implement better cybersecurity training practices into your business.
We will always reinforce how critical it is for everyone in any workplace to have a grasp of cybersecurity best practices, regardless of their role or responsibilities. However, based on a survey conducted by UK-based cybersecurity firm Ramsac, this baseline is not being met by a long shot.
Why do we say this? Simple: this survey revealed that one in three adults failed a cybersecurity test designed for 11-year-olds.