As many organizations had to fast-track remote access implementations to support a new and nearly exclusive stay-at-home workforce, it is possible security awareness reminders fell by the wayside. However, the seemingly endless digests of coronavirus-related cyber scams demonstrate the importance of maintaining a cybersecurity culture throughout the lifecycle of this pandemic and beyond. Leading security awareness firm KnowBe4 published results of a newly commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting titled “The Rise of Security Culture.” The results of the study are encouraging and concerning; leaders report knowing the value of a strong security culture, but are struggling to define and implement that culture with the speed of the market. According to the survey, 94% of respondents believe a security culture is important for business success, with 92% of security leaders indicating they have embedded security culture in their organizations. However, these same leaders are still experiencing security incidents and have yet to merge their security strategies with their overall business strategies. The KnowBe4 study confirms WaterISAC's 15 Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Water and Wastewater Utilities, #8 – Create a Cybersecurity Culture, that maintaining a cybersecurity culture is only successful when it starts at the top. Likewise, employees need to be empowered (and encouraged) to question and report suspicious activity, incidents, and vulnerabilities without the fear of retaliation, being ignored, or being viewed as a whistleblower. Access the study at KnowBe4