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Last updated on Feb 19, 2025
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You're facing users bypassing network security measures. How can you prevent conflicts from arising?

When users bypass network security measures, it's crucial to address the issue without escalating conflicts. To maintain control and prevent future incidents:

- Educate your team on the importance of security policies and the risks of non-compliance.

- Implement robust access controls and monitor for unusual activity.

- Foster an open dialogue about security, encouraging users to report vulnerabilities.

How do you handle security breaches without causing discord? Share your strategies.

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You're facing users bypassing network security measures. How can you prevent conflicts from arising?

When users bypass network security measures, it's crucial to address the issue without escalating conflicts. To maintain control and prevent future incidents:

- Educate your team on the importance of security policies and the risks of non-compliance.

- Implement robust access controls and monitor for unusual activity.

- Foster an open dialogue about security, encouraging users to report vulnerabilities.

How do you handle security breaches without causing discord? Share your strategies.

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    Alexia Wong

    Tuition teacher. Earned Community Top Voice Badge in Teaching in '23 and Community Top Voice Badge in Cybersecurity in '24.

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    To prevent conflicts from arising, you need to first educate and train your team about the importance of the security measures. This is so that they would know the consequences of bypassing it. You need to then implement strict protocols and rules. This is so that they wouldn't dare to bypass it. You must also make sure that the security measures that you put in place aren't a hastle for the users. This is to avoid them from bypassing them due to it's difficulty.

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    Ricardo Chang

    Strategic Business Manager│Business Development │Sales & Commercial │ B2B & B2C │ Disruptive Innovator

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    ✅ Educación y concienciación → Explicar los riesgos de ignorar las políticas de seguridad y cómo afectan a la organización. ✅ Políticas claras y accesibles → Definir normas comprensibles y fáciles de seguir para minimizar la resistencia. ✅ Monitoreo y auditoría → Detectar intentos de evasión y aplicar medidas correctivas sin generar confrontaciones. ✅ Alternativas seguras → Ofrecer soluciones que permitan a los usuarios cumplir sus objetivos sin comprometer la seguridad. ✅ Comunicación efectiva → Fomentar el diálogo para entender las preocupaciones de los usuarios y ajustar las políticas según sea necesario.

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    Arivukkarasan Raja, PhD

    Director of IT → VP IT | Enterprise Architecture | AI Governance | Digital Operating Models | Reduced tech debt, drove platform innovation | Trusted to align IT strategy with C-suite impact | PhD in Robotics & AI

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    To prevent conflicts, balance security with user experience. Educate users on risks and enforce policies with transparent communication. Implement adaptive security measures like Zero Trust and behavior analytics to detect anomalies. Offer secure alternatives to meet user needs without workarounds. Foster collaboration between IT and users to address concerns proactively. Regularly review policies to ensure they are effective yet user-friendly.

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    Vivek Sharma

    COO & Co-Founder at Sarv.com, Strategic Planner| Technical Advisor| Market Analyst

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    Preventing conflicts when users bypass network security measures requires a balance of enforcement, education, and collaboration. First, identify why users are bypassing security—whether due to inconvenience, lack of awareness, or operational roadblocks. Engage with teams to understand their needs and implement user-friendly security solutions like single sign-on (SSO) and adaptive multi-factor authentication (MFA). Communicate the risks clearly, using real-world examples to highlight the consequences of weak security practices. Enforce policies consistently while offering alternatives that maintain security without disrupting workflows. Regular training and feedback loops help build a security-conscious culture.

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    Hemant Unune

    CISSP | CEH | Cisco Certified Specialist | PCNSE | Lead Network Engineer at CACI Ltd

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    We need to understand user requirements and based on that we can provide either Secure Guest Network or any other alternatives, so that they can use their personal devices. Also, we need to provide awareness regarding security breach which could lead to data loss, financial & reputational damage, if ever they try to bypass. With respect to IT teams, we can ensure, we aren't blocking important URL's via Firewalls. Also, we can monitor our Network Performance and spot any unusual activity. Ensure only approved devices and users can connect to the network. Create an open environment where users can report security issues or request changes without fear of punishment.

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