1. Why Reporting Matters
Early reporting helps prevent small issues from becoming major security incidents. The faster a potential threat is identified, the easier it is to contain.
Reporting something suspicious protects not just you, but the entire organization.
2. What Should You Report?
- Suspicious emails asking for urgent actions or passwords
- Unexpected login alerts or system behavior
- Accidental clicks on suspicious links
- Sending sensitive information to the wrong recipient
- Lost or stolen devices
- Unusual pop-ups, system slowdowns, or unknown software
If something feels unusual, it is better to report it.
3. No-Blame Reporting Culture
Security is a shared responsibility. You will never be penalized for reporting a suspected issue.
We would rather investigate a false alarm than miss a real threat.
4. Report Early, Report Fast
- Do not try to fix security issues yourself
- Do not ignore warning messages
- Report incidents immediately to the IT/Security team
- Provide as much detail as possible when reporting
Quick reporting helps reduce potential damage.
5. Build a Security-First Mindset
- Pause before clicking unknown links
- Verify unusual requests
- Encourage team members to follow secure practices
- Stay alert to new and evolving threats
A strong security culture starts with awareness and shared responsibility.
Incident Reporting Checklist
- Report suspicious emails immediately
- Inform IT if you clicked something accidentally
- Notify security about lost or stolen devices
- Escalate unusual system behavior
- When unsure, report first
Reporting early helps protect everyone. Security starts with you.