In today’s digitally driven world, cyber attacks are on the rise at an alarming rate. These malicious activities threaten businesses of all sizes and can result in significant financial losses, data breaches, and even reputational damage. As an organisation, it’s crucial to be proactive in safeguarding your digital assets and sensitive information. In this blog post, we will explore the latest potential cyber threats and discuss the measures you can take to protect your organization effectively.
The Latest Potential Cyber Security Threats
1. Ransomware: Imagine waking up one day to find all your crucial business files encrypted, and a demand for a hefty ransom in exchange for the decryption key. This is the nightmare scenario of a ransomware attack, which is becoming increasingly common and costly. Ransomware attackers are constantly evolving their tactics, making it vital for organisations to stay one step ahead.
2. Phishing Emails: Phishing emails are the Trojan horses of the digital age. These deceptive messages are designed to trick unsuspecting users into clicking on malicious links or opening tainted attachments. Once the trap is sprung, cybercriminals can gain access to your organisation’s systems, installing malware and potentially causing catastrophic damage.
Cyber Training Should Include Elements Of The Following:
- How to identify a phishing email
- Never click on malicious links
- Avoid opening unexpected or untrusted attachments
- Refrain from disclosing personal or sensitive data to phishers
- Verify software legitimacy before downloading
- Never plug an unknown USB into a computer
- Use a VPN when connecting via untrusted or public Wi-Fi
- Report suspicious emails promptly
Remember, a ransomware attack can render your systems inaccessible, and attackers may attempt to leak or sell your data. When was the last time your organisation reviewed and tested its cyber plan? If your answer is uncertain, it’s high time to assess and fortify your cybersecurity measures.
Cognisoft Cyber Security: Your Trusted Partner in Protection
At CogniSoft, we understand the ever-growing importance of cybersecurity. We are committed to helping you improve your organisation’s cyber security posture through a range of tailored solutions:
Hosted MIS: Our Case Management System, YETI, is hosted in a secure UK-based data centre, ensuring the utmost protection for your sensitive information.
MFA & Single Sign On: YETI supports Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and single sign-on options, adding an extra layer of security to your digital operations.
Cyber Essentials & CE Plus Compliant: We are proud to have been Cyber Essentials and CE Plus compliant since 2014. Our organisation has security ingrained into our processes, from development to support.
ISO 27001 Certification: Our ISO 27001 certification means that our information security management system has been independently assessed and certified to meet international standards.
Penetration Testing: We regularly conduct penetration tests on our systems to ensure that they are secure, staying one step ahead of potential threats.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Contact us today at sales@cognisoft.co.uk or call us at 0161 777 2900 to see how CogniSoft can help fortify your organisation’s cyber defences. Protect your business, your data, and your future – because in the digital age, the best defence is a strong offence.
