Cybersecurity Protects Against Threats Both Inside AND Outside Your Organization

One of the most publicized breaches of the last decade was when BBC reported that a Heathrow Airport employee lost a USB stick with sensitive data on it.  Although the stick was recovered with no harm done, it still cost Heathrow the equivalent of $150,000 in fines.

Yes, cybersecurity is about protection.  However, protection extends to both external AND internal threats such as employee error.

How Do Your Employees Use Social Media?

Because security threats are diverse and wide-ranging, there are risks that have little to do with your IT team.  For example, how do your employees use social media?  “In an era of social engineering, there must be precise guidelines around the content being shared since it could eventually lead to a breach,” states CompTIA.  Attacks are increasingly focused on human social engineering and criminals bank on your staff making mistakes.  IT Radix offers employee security training and testing services to engage your employees in your cybersecurity efforts.

How Do You Manage Relationships with Third-Parties?

Additionally, managing relationships with third-party vendors and partners often involves some form of data sharing.  “The chain of operations is only as strong as its weakest link,” CompTIA points out.  “When that chain involves outside parties, finding the weakest link requires detailed planning.”

Everyone in your organization is responsible for being vigilant and aware of security best practices and safety as it relates to their jobs.  Make sure your cybersecurity strategy puts equal emphasis on internal threats as much as external ones.

Forewarned is forearmed… contact IT Radix today to learn more about our security awareness training and testing services for your employees.

First published in our November 2024 IT Radix Resource newsletter