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Cyber Attack Threats
Phishing/ransomware events have increased dramatically over the last few years. These events can impact businesses of all sizes. Most of these cyber-attacks are related to human error of employees clicking on links in emails and checking the legitimacy of requests for payment etc. Your first line of defence is ensuring you educate your team about the risks of cybercrime and secondly, consider having a cyber insurance policy.
You can access a free Cyber-awareness training on our website, this training course covers;
- Email safety
- Threats – Malware
- Threats – Phishing
- Social Networking
Understanding the Landscape of Cyber Threats
In today’s digital age, businesses face an ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats that can compromise sensitive data, gain access to disrupt operations and cause significant financial and reputational damage.
Common Cyber Threats
- Phishing Attacks: Cybercriminals use deceptive emails, websites, or messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information or installing malware.
- Ransomware Attacks: Malicious actors encrypt an organisation’s data and demand a ransom payment for its release.
- DDoS Attacks: These aim to overwhelm a target system or network, making it inaccessible to legitimate users.
- Supply Chain Attacks: Cybercriminals target vulnerabilities in an organisation’s supply network to gain unauthorised access to multiple systems.
- Insider Threats: These come from current or former employees, contractors, or partners with legitimate access to systems and data.
- Social Engineering Attacks: Exploiting human psychology to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing security-compromising actions.
Protecting Your Organisation
To safeguard against these cyber threats, implement a multi-layered approach:
- Employee Education and Training
- Strong Access Controls
- Regular System Updates
- Comprehensive Backup and Recovery Plans
- Incident Response Planning
- Network Segmentation
- Vendor Risk Management
- Cyber Insurance
Contact Adroit Insurance & Risk
Want to insure your business against cyber attack threats? Contact Adroit Insurance & Risk to get a comprehensive cyber protection and insurance quote.