In today’s world, if a criminal wanted to hurt your business and steal from your organization, they’re more likely to commit the crime online than break into your office.
Criminals have turned tech-savvy and cyber-crime is on the rise. Criminals can profit from the comfort of their own home, without the risk of getting caught. A report from CNBC shows that cybercrime is up 273% in Q1 2020 (April-June) compared to the same time last year.
With organizations needing to enhance their IT capabilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many were unprepared for the forced, sudden migration of staff from the office to their homes. Some organizations have also been a lot busier than normal due to the Pandemic and weren’t expecting an increased amount of cyber-attacks. This has put an increased strain on network IT technology and employees.
Your organization may still be at risk of an attack, but there are ways you can help prevent and mitigate costly cybersecurity breaches.