Takeaway – practicing cyber mindfulness

As you'll have gleaned through these examples, when your employees engage in risky behavior, they can actively undermine the thorough security protocols that you've worked diligently to put in place. Employees must understand that when they leave their workplaces, their responsibilities to protect their organizations, as well as themselves, do not cease. Everyone within the organization must practice cyber mindfulness as a way of life, no matter where they are at any given moment. Just as traditional mindfulness encourages you to be aware of your surroundings and the consequences of your actions, cyber mindfulness involves being aware of your online connections and the consequences of your digital actions.

Even at a personal level, cyber mindfulness helps you protect every single facet of your life, including your career, reputation, and family. We live in a fast-paced world where we're constantly on the go, have many...