{"id":1902,"date":"2021-09-17T09:16:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T13:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2021-09-17T17:47:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T21:47:56","slug":"4-cybersecurity-threats-affect-every-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2021\/09\/17\/4-cybersecurity-threats-affect-every-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Cybersecurity Threats That Affect Every Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve worked hard to grow your business and keep it profitable, but something is missing. That something is cybersecurity. Having the proper cybersecurity training, processes, and procedures in place before<\/em> your business goes off the rails is vital to ensure everything you spent the last several years building up doesn\u2019t crumble before your eyes.<\/p>\n

Understand these common cybersecurity threats and what you can do to be proactive with the process.<\/p>\n

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Cybersecurity Threats<\/h2>\n

Ransomware<\/h3>\n

If your data has not been backed up, hackers can demand money for digital keys to unlock the data. If the data is essential to day-to-day operations, victims have little choice but to make the payment.<\/p>\n

Phishing<\/h3>\n

Phishing occurs when a cybercriminal poses as a trustworthy source in an email, text, or other digital communication to obtain usernames, passwords, and financial and personal identification information. Some businesses, such as real estate<\/a>, are often targets.<\/p>\n

Malware<\/h3>\n

Malware can be undetected for months. But, unfortunately, these are often the ones that do the most damage, and much like phishing, they are presented in an email, PDF, or software update.<\/p>\n

Human Error<\/h3>\n

Cybersecurity attacks will thrive if organizations and their employees fail to take even the most basic steps to protect themselves and their data.<\/p>\n

How to Address These Threats

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First: Start with a Business Audit<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s essential to take a holistic approach to avoid cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Map out every business process and look for weaknesses, especially where sensitive data can be exposed if it falls into the wrong hands.<\/p>\n

This audit requires the following:<\/p>\n