Technology Magazine December 2025 | Page 249

CREDIT: BT GROUP

“Overlooking the human firewall means overlooking one of the most critical parts of security”

Employees should be taught to verify unusual requests through trusted channels, pause before clicking and look for context clues rather than superficial signs.
Regular simulations that replicate AI-generated attacks will help staff build resilience against this new wave of threats. Importantly, training must evolve continuously alongside the threat landscape.
AI has raised the stakes, pairing education with supportive technology, but with adaptive training and a strong
Tristan Morgan, Managing Director, BT Security, BT Group
human firewall, organisations can stay ahead of attackers.
Ultimately, the more colleagues understand how attackers are evolving, and how to respond effectively, the better prepared they’ ll be to protect themselves and the organisation. This is why training has to keep pace with the times and should be delivered regularly.
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