Man-Made Problems in the Digital
World
If you’ve watched any sci-fi movie,
you probably understand the perceived dangers of the digital world. Primarily
the unrealistic dangers of artificial intelligence. Now, I’m not saying that AI
won’t be a threat in the future but it’s important to note that right now the
people using the Internet pose a much bigger threat than an incoming
Robo-Apocalypse. And I’m not just talking about cybercriminals. Regular,
everyday human error is what poses the most dangerous threat to your company’s
cybersecurity. Don’t believe me? Well then, let’s take a quick look.
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If
one of your employees is involved in a data breach and they happen to use the
same password across all their accounts, that could give cybercriminals access
to your whole network of data including employee W2’s and customer billing
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If
just one person isn’t paying enough attention to their email and falls for a
phishing scam, it could expose your company to a data breach or ransomware
attack. Something like that could shut down your company for days or even
weeks. Think about how much that could cost you in revenue and reputation.
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A
less than thought out photo posted to social media with PII (Personal
Identifiable Information) or PHI (Personal Health Information) visible in frame
could lead to a data breach or a HIPAA violation. You don’t want a poorly timed
selfie to be the reason you have to deal with an onslaught of lawsuits.
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Something
as simple as a lost phone could be fatal if that employee used their personal
phone for work. A hacker could use that hardware to break into your integral
systems that hold employee and customer data. Not as easy to fix as a trip to
Best Buy. All
these missteps are unintentional, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t plan
ahead
for them.
Make sure that you’re giving your staff proper cybersecurity training and
making your digital policies well-known. Be an active participant in making
sure no one falls for scams.
Luckily
for you, this Cybersecurity Awareness Month we’ve got you covered. Join us on
October 26th at 1pm for a comprehensive webinar about the cost of
human error when it comes to cybersecurity. Everyone who attends the webinar
will receive a downloadable graphic with even more digital security tips! Sign
up here https://evolvecs/webinar to
attend the webinar and learn simple steps that will put you on a path to less
human error and stronger cybersecurity!
