ASSESSMENT OF THE LEVEL OF CYBER HYGIENE IN ORGANIZATIONS AND ITS IMPACT ON DATA LEAKS: DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

In the face of ever-increasing cyber threats, organizations face a critical need to assess and enhance their level of cyber hygiene to prevent data leaks. Cyber hygiene, defined as a set of practices and measures to maintain the security of information systems, is often underestimated, leading to vulnerabilities and successful cyberattacks. The human factor and behavioral aspects of employees play a particular role in this, often representing one of the most vulnerable links in the cybersecurity chain. This article explores methodologies for assessing the level of cyber hygiene in organizations, analyzes its impact on the occurrence of data leaks, and proposes comprehensive recommendations for improvement, focusing on both technical aspects and enhancing personnel awareness and training.