🇿🇦 English, 6 October 2026, security culture
Organisations That Get Security Right Treat It As A People Problem
Cyber security training is often ineffective because it's treated as a one-off exercise, rather than a continuous effort to build a security culture.
The organisations that get security right are those that stop treating it as a technology problem and start treating it as a people problem, says Galix. Cultural change in any organisation begins with leadership, when executives visibly champion cyber security, it sends a clear signal to every level of the business. When people understand how cyber security affects their families, homes and bank accounts, it quickly shifts from an abstract work requirement to a personal priority.
A blanket training approach is one of the most common mistakes organisations make. Different departments face different threats, and treating everyone the same is setting yourself up to fail. Regular risk profiling at a department and role level is essential to ensure training stays relevant.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organisations deliver security training, offering the ability to personalise content, simulate threats and scale awareness programmes across large workforces. However, AI can also be a worst enemy, and employees inadvertently exposing sensitive data when engaging with AI tools is a significant risk.