5 LESSONS TO LEARN FROM 2020 SECURITY BREACHES

24 March 2021

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CYBERCRIMINALS 'PROSPERED' IN 2020...

Capitalising on the disruption resulting from the move to remote working, cybercriminals ‘prospered’ in 2020...

20%

Rise in cybersecurity threats compared with 2019.

80%

Surge in ransomware attacks in the third quarter.

Covid restrictions are still in place, and a move to a more flexible, hybrid working environment forecast post-pandemic - so greater security vigilance is essential.

Phishing is increasingly sophisticated

Spear-phishing
Vishing (voice phishing)
Smishing (SMS text phishing)
Angle phishing (targeting ‘bad experience’ customers via social media)

Simulate an attack - before it’s too late

Expose your vulnerabilities
Monitor your ability to detect a breach
Measure the response to a breach
Fix the weaknesses

Test the integrity of your software

Shake up your testing program
Don’t take the vendor’s word - test yourself
Use robust, manual review techniques
Test, test, and test again

Train your staff

The most efficient way to limit risk
Develop an ongoing training program
Train, train, and train again

Don’t just check everything once!

Managing security is a continual process
Build it into your IT calendar
Make it a priority!