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Human risk, explained.

Research and practical guidance on social engineering, security awareness, and measuring the human side of your attack surface.

Diagram showing human risk management as a continuous loop of simulate, measure, train, and report
GuideJuly 30, 2026 · 4 min read

What Is Human Risk Management? A Practical Guide for Security Teams

Human risk management (HRM) goes beyond annual awareness training: it continuously measures, scores, and reduces the risk created by how employees respond to real-world social engineering.

Chart-style graphic summarizing key social engineering statistics for 2026
StatisticsJuly 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Social Engineering Statistics 2026: The Numbers Behind the Human Element

The key social engineering statistics for 2026 — from the 62% of breaches involving the human element to the 442% surge in vishing and the $40B deepfake fraud forecast — with sources.