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to ensure that these employees adhere to
cybersecurity best practices. This involves
using secure, encrypted connections to
prevent unauthorized access and data
breaches.

Train Employees
Educating employees on cybersecurity
best practices is essential in protecting an
organization’s digital assets. This training
should cover various topics, including
identifying and avoiding phishing scams,
which are fraudulent emails, text messages
or websites designed to trick users into
downloading malware or sharing sensitive
information or personal data. Additionally,
employees should be educated in the safe
handling of customer information, ensuring
that personal data is managed securely and
complies with privacy regulations. Finally,
the organization’s data security protocols replacing hard hats with new safety helmets
should be taught and practiced.
Utilizing specialized services such With OSHA doing away with traditional That’s not to say however that ANSI
as KnowBe4 can be highly beneficial in hard hats and replacing them with helmets standards won’t be updated or OSHA
structuring and delivering these training (there’s a difference), I’ve been asked what Standards won’t be updated to require safety
programs effectively. KnowBe4 offers implications this will have on industry helmets, but for now nothing has changed.
simulated phishing tests and security (construction and manufacturing in OSHA has recommended that safety helmets
awareness training, helping employees particular). Here’s the answer: Nothing...yet. are used based on the protection offered but
stay vigilant about the latest cybersecurity OSHA made the decision to shift away from has not required it. *These are U.S. Standards*
threats and practices. Continuous traditional hard hats to the new safety helmet
education is vital in creating a proactive in an employer capacity. There have not been John Savoia
security culture within the organization. any changes or amendments to Standards Director, Health and Safety at RSG
1910.135 or 1926.100 respectively and if the International | Former Ontario Ministry of
Conclusion head protection meets the appropriate ANSI Labour Officer | Creating a Safety-First Culture
For SMBs, cybersecurity is not just about standards listed in those sections traditional | ORBA Health And Safety Committee Chair |
protecting data; it’s about safeguarding the hard hats can still be used. OHSA/Regulatory Law Expert
business’s future. By implementing these
five practical actions, SMBs can build a
robust defense against the ever-evolving
landscape of cyber threats. Proactive
measures, combined with continuous ...SAINT GOBAIN continued from page 15
education and adherence to best
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