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Apr
08

3 times as many employees fall for phishing scams today than did three years ago.


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Have you ever considered how many phishing schemes your employees are exposed to daily?


It may come as quite a shock when they discover it!


Businesses all across the board have suffered as their employee population increased three-fold over last year and clicked on more phishing sites than ever.


Let's retrace our steps before moving forward.


Scammers use phishing to attempt and gain access to sensitive data such as passwords or payment details by appearing as trustworthy sources.


Your employee could receive an email from Microsoft with a link that leads to a login screen, asking them for their login details. By providing these, criminals could gain access to them and take over your business.


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Mar
24

What is your company's take on Return to Office?


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Recently, our working methods have changed significantly. Pandemics have resulted in widespread remote working practices being adopted by businesses; yet opinions on which path should be taken differ significantly between firms.


Some companies may want their workforce back into the office quickly while others prefer keeping things flexible. It's time to examine your overall business strategy; what works and what doesn't; and which elements need your focus?


Working from home can be an excellent choice. Without commute, interruptions and the possibility to catch up on some laundry between meetings, it offers more productivity, improved work-life balance and reduces stress for many employees.


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Mar
14

Is your employee security weakest link?


Let me ask you something: Do you lock your front door when you leave the house?


Of course you do.


But what if you get home and find that someone left a window open? You may as well have left the door unlocked, right?


Now think about your business.


You’ve probably invested in good cyber security to protect it, using strong passwords, firewalls, and the latest software updates. But if your employees accidentally leave the “windows” open, all that security goes to waste.


It’s not about blame – it’s about awareness. The truth is that your employees might be your biggest security risk, without them even realizing it.


More people are working remotely, and research sho...


Feb
22

How can you demonstrate the tangible value of Cybersecurity to your organization? Need to show the tangible value of cybersecurity?


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Cybersecurity must be prioritized in an age characterized by technological innovation. Organizations and businesses relying heavily on IT for operations are more vulnerable to cyber threats due to this dependency, making cyber attacks all the more likely.


66% of small businesses are concerned about cyber risk. 47% lack the know-how necessary to effectively defend themselves, leaving them open to high-cost attacks.


Convincing decision makers of the value of cybersecurity initiatives may prove challenging. Executives want tangible data that justifies their spending decisions.


We will examine ways of demonstrating the tangible advantages of cybersecurity to demonstrate its benefits for your compa...


Feb
20

How to bridge the AI trust gap among your employees


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Have you been considering how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could enhance the efficiency and productivity of your business?


There's just one problem. Recent research uncovered an intriguing yet not unexpected reality: There exists an AI/workplace trust gap.


Your employees may be concerned and wary about AI even if you believe it can transform their job or your business.


Here's a brief glimpse of our results:


AI has the support of 62% of executives in the C-suite but only 52% employees. When AI implementation begins, 23% of workers feel uncertain if their employer will remain committed to meeting employee needs.
But 70% of business leaders believe AI must be used alongside human intervention and r...


Jan
23

Are sensitive data hidden within employees' personal email accounts?



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Your organization will grow over time, as will the amount of data sent daily to employees via email. Email is the lifeblood of your business: proposals, contracts, IP details and customer records may all pass through it - but are you fully in control of all this sensitive data?


Poor management of how employees access and manage work communications is one of the major weaknesses for many large companies. But why?


Although combining work and personal email may appear convenient, doing so presents serious risks to your business.


Transparency of Your Data Gmail does not permit IT departments to have a centralized view or administration over how business files are stored, transmitted, or accessed b...


Dec
14

Forget about "you can't teach an older dog new tricks


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New research has unlocked an unexpected facet of cyber security risks: your younger employees who possess technological proficiency could be your biggest exposure.


Are You Shocked? Let's Get Down to Business


Survey results were alarming: Over 6,500 employees worldwide were polled with an even distribution across demographics.


Study results revealed that younger office workers (those aged 40 or under) are more likely to disregard basic password safety rules and use their birth dates as passwords, while only 19% used this tactic among those over 40!


And it doesn't stop there.


Young workers were more likely to use the same password across multiple devices than any other age group; 38% admitted doing...


Nov
30

Cyber Crime and young employees: exploring various perspectives


temp-post-imageParticular care must be taken with cyber security training if your workforce comprises employees between 16-19.


New research demonstrates that many young people have accepted as normal online behaviors which are concerning. Unfortunately, many of these activities may be illegal.


This type of cybercrime does not involve ransomware or data theft.


One-third of 16-19 year-olds admit to digital piracy - such as downloading illegal movies or hacking an account online to harass someone - at some point during their life.


Most of these behaviors will not directly harm your business; some are so widespread that many young people consider them part of everyday life.


Do not allow your employees to bring any ...


Nov
16

Do your younger employees experience tech-shame?


temp-post-imageGen Z and some Millennial employees may not possess the technological proficiency that employers would like to see; this causes employers to experience feelings of 'tech-shame'.


Young workers raised on Snapchat, TikTok and Minecraft may lack the necessary skillsets for transitioning successfully into an office setting.


Recent research has revealed that one out of every five employees between 18-29 years old feel judged when facing technical problems at work, as opposed to only 1 in 25 employees over 40.


As is often the case in workplace environments with remote workers or mixed roles, better training should be offered to all employees - not only newcomers. Gen Zers may have come of age during t...


Nov
12

Trust can go a long way.


temp-post-imageMany employers mistakenly believe their employees cannot perform at their best without physically being present at work, yet managers can struggle with adapting to this new hybrid world. Unfortunately, this perception is far from being reality.


Research indicates that remote and hybrid work arrangements can often result in significant productivity gains; yet many organizations continue to impose office-only working policies.


Employers may feel unprepared to deal with the aftermath of recent years, and hope productivity will rebound after pandemic outbreak.


This could be seen as an antidote, since hybrid workers have demonstrated greater morale and creativity compared to pre-pandemic levels.


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