Step 11: Build a Culture of Security

Step 11: Build a Culture of Security

Security as an Organizational Priority

To truly make OPSEC a part of your organization's DNA, it must be ingrained in the culture. A culture of security ensures that everyone in the organization takes cybersecurity seriously, not just IT professionals but also executives, employees, and contractors.

Key Actions:

• Executive Support: Ensure that senior leadership is committed to security and actively participates in discussions around OPSEC. Their involvement sets the tone for the rest of the organization.

• Security Champions: Identify individuals within each department who can act as security advocates and promote OPSEC practices within their teams.

• Reward Security Practices: Create incentive programs to reward employees who demonstrate strong security practices and contribute to the organization’s security culture.

When security becomes a shared responsibility, OPSEC is more likely to be embraced throughout the organization.