Know what stands between your critical business assets and hackers? – Yes, your IT team, but also each individual that has network access within your business, whether they work on-site or remotely. As Cyber Security becomes an ever increasing threat to business, we take a look at the issues and what SMEs and their teams need to be doing to protect themselves.
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Unfortunately it’s both prevalent and pervasive. Furthermore, it’s growing and predicted to increase and is not just impacting large-scale health organisations or educational institutions – it is impacting SMEs on a daily basis in ways that can cripple a business. Every business leader should be considering how long their business could sustain being out of the market if their systems were compromised?
Research by the Institute of Directors (IOD) in Q4 2022 tells us that 41% of respondent organisations have experienced a cyber attack. Of those who responded ‘yes’, they then asked when this attack took place. 25% of respondents say the breach occurred in the last six months. Furthermore, 21% reveal it was in the last year, 32% say it was in the last two years, while 13% say it was in the last three years.
In these challenging times, business preparation, disaster planning and continuity are key. IOD research finds that 70% of respondents note that they are extremely or very concerned about the potential impact of cyber security threats to the business continuity of their primary organisation. Another 29% say it is of some concern. Just 1% of respondents are ‘not concerned at all’.
Cyber Security Awareness Training is an essential first step and can reduce the risk of a successful phishing attack from 32.4% to 5%. Radius Technologies offer staff training to SMEs, specifically for this purpose, which is proven to significantly reduce the risk of a successful cyber attack.
The training covers:
Current Data on Cyber Crime
Cyber Training Programme
Understanding Cyber Criminals
Phishing
Personal Responsibility and key areas of vulnerability for on-site and remote working
Passwords
Multi Factor Authentication
Ransomware
Reporting & Procedures
If you would like a quote for Cyber Awareness Training, in person or online individuals or groups, or to discuss any topic in more detail, please complete this form and we will contact you directly or, email Kevin on Kevin.ORegan@radius.ie.
Source: Institute of Directors Sentiment Monitor Q4 2022
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