{"id":682,"date":"2026-04-08T10:16:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/dayton-south-oh-1226\/?p=682"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:16:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:16:25","slug":"are-you-a-cyber-target-or-a-human-firewall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/dayton-south-oh-1226\/blog\/are-you-a-cyber-target-or-a-human-firewall\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You a Cyber-Target or a Human Firewall?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>1. You receive an email from a &#8220;Hacker&#8221; that says: <\/b><b><i>&#8220;Oops. You shouldn\u2019t have clicked that ;)&#8221;<\/i><\/b><b> accompanied by a timer.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is the very first thing you should do?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Pay the requested amount immediately to save the company data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Unplug your computer and run to the IT department.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Do not click any further links and report it to your security lead\/CMIT partner immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Delete the email and hope it goes away.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> True or False: If an email looks like it\u2019s from a trusted colleague and uses your name, it is guaranteed to be safe.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b> What percentage of data breaches involve some form of human error (like poor password management or clicking a bad link)?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 25%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 50%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 83%<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 95%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. You find a USB drive in the breakroom or the parking lot.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What do you do?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Plug it in to see who it belongs to so you can return it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Give it to your office manager to put in the &#8220;Lost and Found.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Leave it there; it\u2019s not your problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Hand it directly to your IT\/Security team without plugging it into any device.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Why is &#8220;Security Awareness&#8221; considered your first line of defense?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>A)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Because it\u2019s cheaper than buying a firewall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>B)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Because empowered employees can spot threats that software sometimes misses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>C)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Because it&#8217;s a legal requirement for all businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>D)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Because hackers don&#8217;t like smart people.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Answer Key &amp; Insights<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>C is the correct answer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Early reporting is the best way to contain a potential breach before it spreads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>False.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Always verify unusual requests (like wire transfers or password resets) through a second channel, like a quick phone call.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>C (83%).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> This is why training is just as important as your antivirus software.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>D.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8220;Rubber Ducky&#8221; attacks use lost USB drives to auto-install malware the second they are plugged in.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>B.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Technology is a tool, but a team that knows the &#8220;why&#8221; behind the threats is a much harder target.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>The CMIT Difference<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Security isn&#8217;t just about a one-time quiz; it\u2019s about a dedicated partner who grasps your unique business needs and priorities. We provide a proactive shield that ensures your team stays focused on your business objectives, not waiting for a reboot after a malware scare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Don&#8217;t let sophisticated cyber threats\u2014which cost North American companies an average of <\/span><b>$4.45 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> per breach\u2014become an anchor on your budget. Let&#8217;s work together to transform your IT into a strategic advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ready to strengthen your first line of defense?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/meetings.hubspot.com\/aadams18\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Schedule your call today<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. You receive an email from a &#8220;Hacker&#8221; that says: &#8220;Oops. 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