What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the act of protecting data assets. These assets may include systems, networks, programs, and information.
Cybersecurity Threats
Threats can present themselves in a variety of forms, by education yourself on the possible threat types we can minimize the impact of vulnerabilities. Please view the threat types below:
| Malware | Any software with the intent of impacting the targeted system negatively. |
| Phishing | Attempts of sending corrupted emails intended on manipulating the end user into provide confidential information |
| Social Engineering | The psychological manipulation of individuals to perform actions or provide confidential information. |
Threat Protection
- People
- By educating individuals with information regarding security policies and best practices we can ensure that each individual has a strong foundation on how to combat personal cyber security threats and how to be more observant of vulnerabilities.
- Processes
- By following defined processes we can ensure that information is transferred correctly throughout our dedicated systems providing the means to practice traceability of data and interactions.
- Technology
- By investing in technologies that monitor the multiple systems, networks, and applications used in day to day operations we can make an investment that secures the value of our data and customers.
Statistics
- 98% of cyber attacks rely on social engineering.
- New employees are the most susceptible to socially engineered attacks, with 60% of IT professionals citing recent hires as being at high risk.
- Fake invoices are the #1 disguise for distributing malware.
- The average cost of a malware attack on a company is $2.4 million.
- 92% of malware is delivered by email.
- 34% of businesses hit with malware took a week or more to regain access to their data.