• Inaccurate data entry
• Attempts to carry out tasks beyond the ability of the employee.
– involves users attempting to install new hardware items or
software applications.
• Failure to comply with procedures for the use of organisational
information systems.
– Where organisational procedures are unclear or fail to
anticipate potential problems, users may often ignore
established methods, act on their own initiative or perform
tasks incorrectly.
• Failure to carry out backup procedures or verify data backups.
– In addition to carrying out regular backups of important
business data, it is also necessary to verify that any backup
copies made are accurate and free from errors.