One Click Can Shut Down Your Business: Human risk management to build your human firewall
See how to protect your business from the risks of human error and turn your team into your strongest defence.
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One Click Can Shut Down Your Business – How to Protect Yours with Human Risk Management
On 3rd October 2025, business leaders from across South Africa joined our exclusive online information session hosted by SevenC Managed IT Services and ASG Powered by SevenC, in partnership with usecure.
The event unpacked one of the biggest yet most overlooked cybersecurity challenges today: human error. From phishing emails and weak passwords to unacknowledged policies, employees remain the easiest entry point for attackers. But with the right approach, businesses can turn that weakness into a strength by building a resilient human firewall.
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Why People Joined the Event
This free, live online session brought together decision-makers from industries including automotive, manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, retail, and logistics. The focus was on helping leaders understand and reduce human risk in cybersecurity while staying aligned with compliance frameworks such as POPIA, ISO 27001, GDPR, and the FSCA/SARB Joint Standard.
Why People Joined the Event
Discovering how to stop human error from becoming the biggest risk
Attendees learned how phishing simulations, targeted training, and ongoing monitoring reduce the chance of costly breaches caused by staff mistakes.
Strengthening compliance without adding admin overhead
The event showed how automated reporting and training logs simplify audits, giving businesses the proof they need for ISO, GDPR, POPIA, and FSCA/SARB compliance.
Protecting the workforce across every role
Whether staff are in the office, on the shop floor, or on the move, usecure provides training and policy management tools that keep every employee engaged and aligned.
Learning from real-world impact
Examples were shared of how global businesses are already reducing risk, preventing attacks, and protecting their reputations by managing the human side of cybersecurity.
By the end of the session, participants walked away with clear next steps on how to assess their current human risk exposure and take immediate, practical action to strengthen resilience.
Key Takeaways
Human error remains the #1 cause of breaches – attackers target people, not just systems.
Breached emails and leaked credentials are powerful tools for scams – especially when attackers impersonate managers or executives.
Culture and awareness are decisive – security awareness training, phishing simulations, and policy enforcement need to be ongoing, not once-off.
Compliance and security go hand-in-hand – frameworks like ISO 27001, GDPR, POPIA, and FSCA/SARB require businesses to show proof of training and awareness.
Tools like usecure turn employees into your first line of defence – delivering automated, bite-sized training and actionable reporting.
Next Steps
To support attendees and South African businesses beyond the event, SevenC offered:
A free breach vulnerability assessment to identify where email addresses and credentials have already been exposed.
A free Human Risk Management readiness check, providing guidance on where businesses stand today and what actions they should take next.
If you couldn’t attend, you can still request these resources. Simply email sales@sevenc.co.za with either “Vulnerability Scan” or “Human Risk Management” in the subject line, include your contact details, and our team will call you back.
Frequently asked questions:
What is Human Risk Management (HRM)?
HRM is the practice of reducing employee-related cyber risks through tailored training, phishing simulations, policy management, and dark web monitoring.
Why is SevenC's usecure different from other awareness training tools?
Unlike traditional one-size-fits-all training, usecure personalises training to each employee’s vulnerabilities and automates the process, saving time while improving effectiveness.
Does this work for industries like automotive where many staff aren’t office-based?
Yes. HRM is designed for all employees, not just office workers. Even if your staff don’t sit behind a desk, they still use email, mobile devices, and shared systems — making them targets for attackers.
What if we already have cybersecurity tools in place?
HRM complements your existing tools by addressing the human side of security. Technology alone cannot prevent breaches caused by weak passwords, phishing, or human error.
How does SevenC's usecure support compliance?
The platform provides automated reporting and records of staff training, phishing tests, and policy acknowledgements — making it easy to demonstrate compliance with POPIA, ISO 27001, FSCA/SARB, and more.
Let’s ensure your business is secure, compliant, and ready for the future. We can show you how to strengthen your cybersecurity and tackle the new regulatory challenges head-on.
Event Partners
SevenC Computing
Your trusted managed IT support & cybersecurity solutions provider.
ASG IT Support Services
South Africa's all-in-one IT Services provider for businesses.
usecure
Global leader in Human Risk Management, helping businesses reduce employee-related cyber risks through training, simulations, and compliance tools.
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