Security breaches can lead to damage to a business’s finances, operations and reputation. What many companies might fear most is the latter: damage to their reputation. This may explain why 65% of organizations want to be seen as infallible, as per a recent HackerOne survey. Meanwhile, 64% maintain a culture of security through obscurity, and 38% aren’t open about their cybersecurity practices at all.
The continued practice of security through obscurity is harmful. When a group denies vulnerability and does not seek help, it leaves the door open for damaging attacks. Still, it’s not easy to open up about your weaknesses. So, where does this leave the ethical hacker? They may become the target of a criminal investigation.
Psychology Versus Reality
The truth is that attackers could breach any company on earth. Still, business leaders are like any other human being. It’s hard for us to admit our weaknesses. In the corporate world, this refusal to admit vulnerability may be pathologic. Only 12% of those surveyed have departments (outside of security and IT) that make cyber awareness and training a core focus, according to the survey. And only 29% of boards get “deeply involved” in cybersecurity strategy.
None of this helps fix the problem of weak security. It’s key that business leaders know the risks. Also, teamwork through vulnerability reporting helps others to improve their security posture as well. But none of this happens if you don’t look under the hood.
Are Ethical Hackers the Cure?
Ethical hacking involves an authorized attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system, ..
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