While digital transformation offers many benefits, it also comes with many challenges. For instance, investing in technology also increases cybersecurity risks. AI and machine learning have been known to potentially increase the attack surface for hackers, while big data and the cloud hold lots of information, which can pose a considerable risk in the wrong hands.
What is Covered in this Guide:
The guide goes over the different ways that being online has risks, including:
- Attacks are getting sophisticated
- Mobile is a new target
- Cloud is potentially vulnerable
- Misinformation and scams are rampant
- Remote working has risks
- Social engineering
But also covers ways of protecting your business online:
- Develop a risk management plan
- Assess your cyber risk
- Protect your information
- Focus on awareness and training
- Use tracking and monitoring systems
You should keep track of key cybersecurity trends to understand the latest developments and current threats. This intelligence is key to improving your cybersecurity strategy and response plan. Additionally, invest in employee training, enhance your IT systems, keep your software updated, fix all security holes, and have an effective security policy.
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