Kaspersky Lab has announced a new technology that makes it possible to assess staff competence
Kaspersky Lab has today announced a new technology that makes it possible to assess staff competence. With many employees often lacking experience of working with computers and online services, the new technology automatially assigns different security settings to distinguish between advanced users and inexperienced employees, removing the risk of viruses or data loss from human error.
With a recent survey conducted by B2B international indicating that 31 per cent of companies have suffered data leakage caused by members of staff, it is clear that user understanding of IT security issues has a significant impact on protecting staff computers. A user with a higher awareness is less likely to run a malicious attachment or access a dangerous website, yetjust one employee with limited knowledge can cause serious problems for a company.
The new technology from Kaspersky Lab, developed by Oleg Zaitsev and Stanislav Shevchenko, is based on an automatic assessment of the employee's computer literacy level. The proposed system, for instance, takes into account which applications are used by the user and password complexity. Security policy violations, such as copying confidential information or using webmail services are also considered. This data can then be used to expand rights for highly experienced users or place additional restrictions on newcomers or employees known to violate security rules.
The Kaspersky Lab technology also warns employees who have violated security policies through either a text, audio or video notification. This approach is intended to increase the user’s computer literacy and help to prevent repeat violations, whether unintentional or deliberate.
New patent № 2460122 brings the number of patents Kaspersky Lab holds in Russia to over 60. The company’s entire patent portfolio now includes over 120 patents granted by the relevant authorities in the US, Russia, China and Europe.
