Are your employees aware of cybercrime?
More than half of the Dutch are afraid of Internet crime. Cyber attacks take place daily, so this fear is not entirely unjustified. Just taking out cyber insurance is often not enough. The cause regularly turns out to be (partly) the employees.
Often employees are not sufficiently aware of the dangers of Internet crime. For example, they often use the same password for multiple Web sites. In addition, software updates are delayed too long. As long as this happens in the workplace, they make it extra easy for Internet criminals to strike.
Making employees aware of hazards
Digitizing businesses brings many opportunities. However, the risks are also quite significant. As a company, it is important to invest in online security. First, it is important to inform employees of the potential dangers. Clearly explain why it is important to use strong passwords and vary passwords. Also make clear the importance of software updates and warn about emails from unknown senders. Don't let them open emails or files from people they don't trust.
The risk to your business
The risk of a cyber attack varies by company. Especially companies in the financial and energy sectors are regular victims of cyber criminals, according to CBS. One of the biggest misconceptions in this area is that companies think they are not at risk. Reasons then given are: because it is a small company, they do not have sensitive information and they say there is nothing to get. For hackers, the target does not always matter. They look at which sites are easy to hack. So it doesn't matter how small or large your business is. Anyone can become a victim of this type of crime.
What is important is that you do not underestimate the risk and also make your employees aware of the potential dangers.
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