5 lessons to learn from 2020 security breaches

Cybercriminals 'prospered' in 2020...

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

There was a 20% rise in cybersecurity threats compared with 2019 and an 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.

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1) PHISHING IS INCREASINGLY SOPHISTICATED

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

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2) 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

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3) 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

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4) TRAIN YOUR STAFF

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

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5) DON’T JUST CHECK EVERYTHING ONCE!

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