With data breaches on the rise and making headlines in the news, you would assume that most companies are starting to double down on their security preparation.
Unfortunately, that’s not quite the case. In a recent study by IBM, 77% of business leaders admitted that they do not have a cybersecurity response plan that’s formally and consistently set in place in their organization. Nearly half of respondents stated that their plan was ad hoc if such a plan existed at all.
The reality is that cyber attacks will continue to target businesses, regardless of their size. While the majority of attacks are perpetrated by outside entities, a significant amount of data breaches are caused by poor employee practices. If the Equifax breach taught us anything, it’s that businesses need to step up their game to protect themselves and their customers.
Cybersecurity preparation is not a set-and-forget type procedure. Your company will need to implement the right security tools, enforce proper practices in employees, and consistently monitor the flow and activity of your information. Essentially, cybersecurity needs to be built into your organization’s day-to-day operations.
So is your company prepared in the event of a cyber attack? Check out this infographic created by our friends at Varonis to assess your current cyber security practices and devise a thorough plan for protection.
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Paul Slezak
With over two decades of experience in the recruitment and human capital industry, Paul Slezak has established himself as a transformative force in the realm of leadership and career coaching, group facilitation, and talent acquisition. His unique perspective, drawn from his early career as a leader in global recruitment firms and his entrepreneurial success with his own start-up, has enabled him to make a significant impact on leaders, teams, and organizations across the world. Paul's passion for helping others achieve success and high performance is evident in his commitment to transforming leaders and their teams at local, national, and international levels. He specializes in promoting the importance of human-centered intelligence, focusing on soft skills such as authenticity, transparency, and trust to complement business-centered acumen and drive better workplace outcomes. As an impartial facilitator, Paul brings his expertise to team offsites and strategy days, ensuring alignment on goals, values, and culture while keeping participants on task. His engaging and energetic presence, coupled with his unique "entertraining" and "edutaining" delivery style, enables him to connect with audiences both large and intimate, sharing personal and professional anecdotes that inspire and energize.
