In Case You Missed It…

Unfortunately, cyberattacks have been growing. Hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their efforts to steal your data. Here are some alarming statistics according to techjury.net:

• Globally, 30,000 websites are hacked daily.
• 64% of companies worldwide have experienced at least one form of a cyberattack.
• There were 22 billion breached records in 2021.
• In 2021, ransomware cases grew by 92.7%.
• Email is responsible for around 94% of all malware.
• Every 39 seconds, there is a new attack somewhere on the web.
• An average of 24,000 malicious mobile apps are blocked daily on the internet.

Because Intrada is your trusted partner, we want to continually raise awareness of current and future threats by ensuring our clients have the most updated information to stay safe and secure online. Since we began sending out our monthly e-newsletter, Tech Talk, in February, Intrada has purposefully included a cybersecurity awareness article in each issue.  Whether it is giving you proactive information on how to prevent attacks or informing you of current attacks to be aware of, Intrada’s priority is to keep your data and information safe.

Since October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), Intrada wanted to give you a recap of our previous articles in case you missed them. Every article also includes a poster or flyer; the poster summarizes each article. We strongly encourage you to share it with your staff, print it out, and place it in common areas where it can be viewed. Doing this can also meet your company’s cybersecurity insurance requirements.

2022 Tech Talk Cyber Security Awareness Articles

February – How to Recognize Phishing Lures
March – Email is Not Secure – Why Email Encryption is Critical
April – Shields Up – Protecting Your Organization’s Data
May – What is PII Personally Identifiable Information (PII) refers to any data that can be used to identify a specific individual, either on its own or when combined with other information. This type of information is critical to the security and privacy of individuals, as its exposure or misuse can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and other personal harms. PII includes a wide range of identifying details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, and biometric data like fingerprints or facial recognition features. Organizations that handle PII are responsible for implementing robust security measures to protect this data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other cyber threats. They must also ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the United States, and other local privacy laws. Managing PII securely involves practices like data encryption, access controls, regular security audits, and employee training on data privacy. Safeguarding PII is not only a legal obligation but also fundamental to maintaining consumer trust and confidence. Companies that protect personal data effectively can enhance their reputation and foster stronger relationships with their customers, thereby contributing to long-term business success. ?
June – Strong Safe Passwords – Your First Line of Cyber Defense
July – Safeguard your Business from Common Scams
August – IT Security Incident Response Plan
September – Time to Archive

Knowledge is power; together, we can keep your business’s data and information safe.

Contact us today if you are interested in learning more about Intrada Technologies Cybersecurity Services.