Cyber security has become ‘cutthroat’: Why culture is the answer

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Despite this, many leaders still put most of their faith in technical defences – and then look for an individual to blame when something goes wrong.

“When a breach hits, the stakes are high – regulatory scrutiny, customer fallout, financial impact. That urgency can push leaders toward punishing individuals rather than understanding what actually went wrong,” Dean said.

She warned that this instinctive “name-and-blame” response is not only misguided, it is actively dangerous.

“The problem is that this response creates fear, not resilience,” she said. “If people are worried they’ll be blamed for a mistake, they stop reporting things early. That silence can turn a small misstep into a major incident.”

“Cybersecurity “works best in a culture that’s open, supportive and focused on learning – not punishment. When people feel safe to speak up, organisations catch issues sooner and recover faster.”