Turvallisuuskliimi

Turvallisuuskliimi is a theoretical construct in information security and organizational psychology that describes the perceived and actual security-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors within an organization. It encompasses how employees view the importance of security, the clarity of policies, and their willingness to engage in protective actions.

The concept draws on security climate and safety climate literature and is used to evaluate organizational readiness to adopt and sustain security practices. It focuses on human factors rather than technical controls, recognizing that people are critical to effective security outcomes.

Key components include management support for security initiatives, the clarity and consistency of policies, the quality of training, perceived consequences for compliance and for reporting incidents, trust in security personnel, and the ease of reporting. Peer norms, workload, and stress also influence behavior.

Applications include informing awareness programs, simplifying security processes, aligning incentives with secure behavior, and guiding leadership communications. By measuring Turvallisuuskliimi, organizations can identify barriers to secure conduct and target interventions to improve incident reporting, vulnerability management, and policy adherence.

Limitations include subjectivity and potential biases in self-reported data, cultural variability, and the risk of conflating climate with actual security effectiveness. It should be used alongside objective metrics such as incident rates and control performance to provide a balanced view.