In response to the overwhelming statistic that 82% of data breaches involve a human element, UpGuard has announced the general availability of its User Risk solution. This innovation completes the company's cyber risk posture management platform by integrating internal workforce risk with existing vendor and attack surface data, providing security leaders with the industry's first holistic, 360-degree view of their organization's security posture.
Quick Intel
UpGuard User Risk is now generally available, following a beta with over 100,000 users.
It integrates human risk with vendor and attack surface risk for a 360-degree security view.
The solution directly addresses that 82% of breaches involve the human element.
It discovers hidden threats like Shadow SaaS and compromised employee credentials.
An AI Analyst unifies and prioritizes critical risks for security teams.
Real-time behavioral "nudges" coach employees to build secure habits.
Traditional security awareness training often fails to address dynamic, real-world risks. UpGuard User Risk eliminates critical blind spots by providing unified visibility into an organization's true digital footprint. It automatically discovers Shadow SaaS and unauthorized AI tools—a significant problem highlighted by UpGuard's own research showing 8 out of 10 employees use unsanctioned AI applications—and correlates this with identity breach data to present a complete picture of internal vulnerability.
With vast amounts of risk data, prioritization is a key challenge for security teams. The platform's AI Analyst addresses this by automatically scoring and ranking discovered risks. This allows organizations to move from reactive firefighting to proactive governance. Security leaders can also set custom rules to define and enforce specific security policies, ensuring the platform adapts to their unique risk tolerance and compliance requirements.
A core differentiator of User Risk is its focus on creating lasting behavioral change beyond one-off training. The solution augments traditional programs with real-time, in-workflow "nudges." These act as an automated coach, guiding employees to make safer decisions at the exact moment of risk, such as when they are about to use an unapproved application or share data inappropriately. This transforms the workforce from a potential vulnerability into a proactive line of defense.
The launch of User Risk marks a significant evolution in cyber risk management, moving beyond external threats to fully incorporate the human element. By unifying visibility, enabling AI-powered prioritization, and fostering measurable behavior change, UpGuard provides a comprehensive framework for organizations to systematically reduce risk originating from within their own workforce and technology use.
About UpGuard
Founded in 2012, UpGuard is a leader in cybersecurity and risk management. The company's AI-powered platform for cyber risk posture management (CRPM) provides a centralized, actionable view of cyber risk across an organization's vendors, attack surface, and workforce. Trusted by thousands of companies, UpGuard's platform is designed to help security teams manage cyber risk with confidence and efficiency.
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