Cyber security infographic5/8/2023 They also need to consider how they protect emerging technologies. Businesses should undertake regular senior leadership wargaming activities to build awareness and readiness and continually assess supplier and partner risks. “Education and business readiness are also vital. Areas that businesses should prioritise include safeguarding critical data, improving data isolation protocols, investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools that can keep businesses one step ahead of malicious actors and having automated disaster recovery processes in place. In today’s evolving threat landscape, businesses must take a holistic approach to building business resilience supported by investment in cyber resilience and business continuity activities that will enable businesses to further minimise their losses when they suffer an attack. “The latest release of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Cyber Security Breaches Survey suggests there is more that must be done by businesses to increase resiliency and preparations for when – not if – they are targeted. Margarete Mcgrath, Chief Digital Officer at Dell Technologies While many companies are accustomed to having some staff working remotely, the sudden switch to homeworking will have tested their contingency plans and it is clear that many are not fully prepared.” “These figures show that cybersecurity is an ongoing problem for businesses at the best of times. Tim Thurlings of bluedog Security Monitoring Ransomware is seen as a common threat these days and it is downplayed in the report, but daily headlines show how punishing it can be. Likewise we talk a lot about the rise of AI applications to boost security, but don’t forget that cybercriminals also have access to AI which they can use to launch more dangerous, targeted attacks in higher volumes thanks to automation. “Take the current COVID-19 pandemic which is gripping the world: massive changes in workstyles driven by remote working are a gift for hackers. Cybercriminals and threats are constantly evolving, as is the landscape within which they operate. Positive progress is great, but it should not be seen as a reason for companies to take their foot off the accelerator when it comes to IT security. The report points out that successful attacks and data breaches still cause significant harm to businesses, and that the battle is not won – and never will be. But there is still some cause for concern. Likewise it’s good news that UK organisations are more resilient today, bouncing back from attacks more quickly than shown in the findings of previous reports. “We welcome the overall conclusions of the report, namely that organisations’ IT estates seem to be better protected than they were a year ago. Below, you’ll find an infographic surmising key takeaways, as well as reaction from around the industry.Īccess the full Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2020. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey has recently been released for 2020, highlighting key findings from the UK’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport detailing business and charity action on cyber security, and the costs and impacts of cyber breaches and attacks.
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