{"id":10540,"date":"2023-12-08T14:48:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T09:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=10540"},"modified":"2026-03-12T16:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:40:33","slug":"people-security-management-a-comprehensive-framework-and-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/people-security-management-a-comprehensive-framework-and-model\/","title":{"rendered":"PSM (People Security Management): A People Centric Security Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a staggering reality confronts us- Human error is the driving force behind over 90% of data breaches. A study carried out by Stanford University in collaboration with a cybersecurity firm found that employees\u2019 mistakes are the causes of 88% of data breaches. This alarming statistic reframes the narrative, challenging the conventional belief that the weakest link in our cybersecurity chain lies within our technology. Instead, it shines a spotlight on a more intricate element\u2014our people.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/people-security-management-a-comprehensive-framework-and-model\/#Why_Do_We_Need_to_Prioritize_PSM_for_People_Centric_Security\" >Why Do We Need to Prioritize PSM for People Centric Security?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/people-security-management-a-comprehensive-framework-and-model\/#How_to_Implement_People-Centric_Security_with_PSM\" >How to Implement People-Centric Security with PSM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/people-security-management-a-comprehensive-framework-and-model\/#What_is_People_Security_Management_PSM\" >What is People Security Management (PSM)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/people-security-management-a-comprehensive-framework-and-model\/#The_Quadral_Approach_to_People_Security-_AAPE_Framework\" >The Quadral Approach to People Security- AAPE Framework<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/people-security-management-a-comprehensive-framework-and-model\/#ROI_of_Implementing_PSM_and_its_Framework\" >ROI of Implementing PSM and its Framework<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n      @media print, screen and (max-width: 63.99875em){\n      .tnp-submit\n      width: 48%;\n      }\n      .wp-block-tnp-minimal{\n      padding: 20px;\n      }\n      .blog_para\n      margin-top: 4px !important;\n      line-height: 25px !important;\n      font-size: 15px !important;\n      }\n\n      }\n      .blog_para{\n      font-family: jost,sans-serif;\n      margin-top: 14px;\n      margin-bottom: 30px;\n      color: #fff;\n      font-size: 15px !important;\n      color: black !important;\n\n      }\n\n      .wp-block-tnp-minimal{\n      padding:20px;\n      border: 1px solid grey;\n      }\n\n      .tnp-submit a{\n        background: #1d58c7!important;\n    border-radius: 5px!important;\n    text-transform: inherit!important;\n    padding: 8px 25px!important;\n    font-weight: 600!important;\n    color: #fff!important;\n    width: 30%!important;\n    border: none;\n      }\n\n      .blog_get{\n      font-size: 24px !important;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      padding-bottom: 0px;\n    font-family: 'Poppins' !important;\n      margin-bottom: 0px;\n      margin-top: 0px;\n      margin-bottom: 0px !important;\n      color: white;\n          line-height: 30px;\n          color: white;\n      }\n      .row{\n             display: flex;\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\n    flex-direction: row;\n    padding: 25px 0px 25px 36px;\n    align-items: center;\n\n      }\n\n.colLeft{\n         flex-basis:50%;\n    -webkit-box-flex: 0;\n    flex-grow: 0;\n    max-width: 50%;\n    color: white;\n}\n    \n .colRight{\n       flex-basis: 45%;\n    -webkit-box-flex: 0;\n    flex-grow: 0;\n    max-width: 50%;\n }\n\n.tnp-subscription-minimal{\n    float: right;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div style=\"max-width: 741px; 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Out of many very few organizations are recognizing the critical need to address the human factor in cybersecurity, adopting a comprehensive approach known as <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><b><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/people-security-management\">People Security Management<\/a> <\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>(PSM).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This blog delves into the core framework and model guiding PSM, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to empower your people and transform them from the &#8220;weakest link&#8221; to the strongest defense against cyber threats for people centric security.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you worried that your employees are putting your company at risk? Do you feel like you&#8217;re doing everything you can to protect your data, but you&#8217;re still not sure it&#8217;s enough?<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><i>\u201cEmbracing a people-centric security approach is not just a choice; it&#8217;s a necessity\u201d- Dip Jung Thapa (COO at Threatcop)<\/i><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">These questions reverberate through boardrooms and IT departments alike, echoing the universal concern of security leaders grappling with the unpredictable and elusive human element. 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color: #000000;\">In the recent incident in Nepal which took place on February 3, 2023, a group of eight malicious actors orchestrated a cyberattack using a fake app named &#8220;Nepali Keti.&#8221; Disguised as a harmless application shared over WhatsApp, this Android package kit (APK) turned out to be a tool for credential theft. filed accusations against the Bureau for fraudulent activity involving Rs 2.6 million and implicated the Kathmandu Crime Investigation Office for an amount of Rs 2 million.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The targets were individuals using net banking, believing in the safety of their digital transactions. However, the consequences were severe\u2014several million rupees were stolen from compromised bank accounts. This short story shows how <strong>ignoring the human element in cybersecurity can be a real danger<\/strong>. It serves as a stark reminder that the human link is often the weakest, yet pivotal, element in our defense against cyber threats.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding to this looming danger is a forecast that, by the end of 2023, a staggering <strong>$8 trillion is predicted to be lost to cybercrimes<\/strong>. To put this into perspective, <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/cybersecurityventures.com\/cybercrime-to-cost-the-world-8-trillion-annually-in-2023\/\">Cybercrime Magazine<\/a><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> said that it amounts to nearly a third of the USA&#8217;s GDP in 2022 and a sum twice as much as India&#8217;s predicted GDP in March 2023.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Implement_People-Centric_Security_with_PSM\"><\/span>How to Implement People-Centric Security with PSM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The above-mentioned statistics vividly highlight the imperative for organizations to adopt robust cybersecurity frameworks. The need for a <strong><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/people-security-guide\">People Security Management<\/a><\/span><\/strong> (PSM) approach is evident. As cyber threats escalate, exploiting human vulnerabilities, implementing a comprehensive People Security Management (PSM) framework becomes a paramount necessity to mitigate potential attacks. <\/span><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/how-threatcop-is-an-effective-psm-solution\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People-centric security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> builds a human firewall around your business. Imagine a world where your employees are not just passive recipients of security awareness training, but active participants in safeguarding your organization. Before exploring the framework behind PSM let&#8217;s first briefly know about PSM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">The Cybersecurity Model Supports The Importance of People in Cybersecurity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-10556\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1420\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Cyber-security-Pyramid@2x-100-1.jpg\" alt=\"pyramid\" class=\"wp-image-10556\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cybersecurity Pyramid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">As we ascend the pyramid of cybersecurity, where Technology forms the base and Processes occupy the middle tier, we cater to the pinnacle\u2014People. This topmost layer is where PSM becomes indispensable. CISOs\/CIOs worldwide acknowledge employees as the prime medium for security breaches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/people-security-is-a-shared-responsibility\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><em>CISOs should not bear the sole responsibility for \u2018People Security\u2019<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The human element takes precedence due to its susceptibility to errors, vulnerabilities, and social engineering attacks, all of which can significantly harm companies. According to a study mentioned in PC World, up to 75% of data loss is attributed to human mistakes, underscoring the critical importance of prioritizing human factors despite the essential role played by technology and processes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_People_Security_Management_PSM\"><\/span><strong>What is People Security Management (PSM)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1509\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SecurManage.webp\" alt=\"AAPE Model by Threatcop\" class=\"wp-image-10543\" style=\"width:820px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PSM mitigates the risk of 4 critical attack vectors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">&#8216;PSM can be defined as a strategic approach to cybersecurity that emphasizes the weakest link- \u2018humans\u2019 within an organization. It encompasses policies, practices, and training initiatives designed based on comprehensive threat intelligence to enhance the security posture by addressing human vulnerabilities, behaviors, and decision-making thought processes.&#8217; Through PSM, <span style=\"color: #183994;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/\">Threatcop<\/a><\/strong><\/span> wants to create a world where employees are equipped to identify and stop cyber threats before they even reach your systems.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>To know more about PSM read<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span> <em><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><a style=\"color: #003366;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/people-security-management\/\"><b>People Security Management: Making \u2018Weakest Link\u2019 Into Strongest Defense<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>The basic framework of PSM<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PSM strategically addresses the &#8216;weakest link&#8217;\u2014humans within an organization. PSM stands as a resilient defense against social engineering and email attacks. 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