Why poor cybersecurity is a ticking time bomb
Regardless of where a threat to cybersecurity comes from, board members need to be clear on how their organisation’s data and infrastructure mechanisms are being protected.
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Organisations of all sizes are failing to recognise cybersecurity as a serious issue and are missing vital opportunities to take a proactive approach in the face of significant online threats. The bad news is that no one is immune from cyber-attacks, and it has never been more important to appreciate the damaging effect of failing to prepare on a company’s finances, reputation and legal position.
Consider the threats that boards should be aware of. A recent Ponemon Institute study highlighted that the cyber-attacks of most concern to respondents were: advanced malware; advanced persistent threats, otherwise known as a stealthy computer n
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