It is now critical for businesses to focus on security
In today’s technology driven world, the threat of cyber security attacks has never been more prevalent. Since the start of 2022 alone, 32% of UK businesses admitted having suffered a cyber-attack or breach, costing medium and large businesses on average £4,960. The unfortunate situation we find ourselves in is that many organizations only begin to act against such attacks after the event has taken place.
This reactive approach to tackling security is not only costly, but can also have severe repercussions for your business, most notably damaging your reputation – something that is often difficult to build back. As technology continues play a bigger role in all of our lives, it is critical that organizations build a security-aware culture across the board to protect themselves against threats which can often be detrimental to the longevity of the business.Start taking your security seriously
Step one on the journey to building a security-aware culture is ensuing those around you appreciate the importance of dealing with sensitive customer data or business information. With many businesses continuing to operate a hybrid or fully remote working model, new security concerns continue to emerge as threat actors find new ways to penetrate weak internet systems. All it takes is one small slip up from an employee and sensitive company information is suddenly at risk, something that is easily avoided by promoting a security-aware culture.
Businesses need to ensure that they are providing employees with the sufficient tools and knowledge to remain resilient in the wake of the situation we continue to find ourselves in. Whether that’s implementing stronger passwords, using two-factor authentication or firewalls and regularly enforcing software updates, everyone within the business has a role to play in ensuring security is never comprised.
