Is your Company Cybersafe?

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We all are quite aware of the threats the modern hackers pose to the digital world but only some of us are truly taking actions to safeguard our business and company. Though there is plenty of evidence pointing to the necessity of cyber security in protecting valuable data, the truth is that many businesses just don’t prioritize cyber security until it is too late. According to Global Information Security Survey, only one in five, or 22% of those surveyed said that they fully incorporate information security into their strategy and planning. This is a very surprising statistic given the increase of cyber attacks in the recent years and the average cost of these attacks.

What is Cybersecurity?

To put it simply, Cybersecurity refers to a set of techniques used to protect the integrity of networks, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

So when talking about cybersecurity, one might wonder “What are we trying to protect ourselves against?” Well, there are three main aspects we are trying to avoid, namely:

  • Unauthorised Access
  • Unauthorised Deletion
  • Unauthorised Modification

Why is Cybersecurity Important?

Data is the new oil, and nobody wants their oil to be stolen. Cybersecurity is important because it helps you safeguard your systems and data from potential hackers, it protects your data from theft and damage. This includes sensitive data, personally identifiable information (PII), protected health information (PHI), personal information, intellectual property, data, and governmental and industry information systems.

Without a proper cybersecurity program in place, your organization becomes an irresistible target for cybercriminals. The risk of these threats is on the rise as more and more businesses are coming online and these businesses often overlook the cybersecurity aspect while planning. With the surge in global connectivity and usage of cloud services, like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, etc. to store sensitive user data and personal information, it is far important and essential for every business to have a cybersecurity strategy in place.

A simple firewall and antivirus can no longer secure your company data. Business leaders can no longer ignore the imminent threat these new-age cybercriminals possess. These attacks can come from anywhere so it is highly important for you and your staff to be educated on this topic.

GDPR and other cyber laws mean that cybersecurity is something no business can ignore anymore. Security incidents regularly affect businesses of all sizes and often make the front page causing irreversible reputational damage to the companies involved.

It is time for you to actively start thinking about securing your company from cyber threats.

How to Protect your Organization Against Cybercrime

Here are some simple steps you can start with to improve your defenses:

  1. Educate your employees about the risk of these cyber threats like phishing, social engineering etc.
  2. Invest in tools and services that can help you identify and neutralise the shortcomings of your system before any cybercriminal can exploit them.
  3. Have routine checks and scans on your systems to identify any threats or issues.