Seasonal Cybersecutity Challenges

Seasonal Cybersecurity Challenges

Is Your Business Ready For The Holiday Season?

Cyber criminals get busy during the holiday season, and for all good reasons. Businesses get busier with seasonal demand, and employees may get distracted and let their guard down; while consumers tend to spend more time online, either shopping or looking for presents and other goods.

Is this e-Gift Card genuine? Should you click on the link to find out?

Let’s face it: With all its wonderful distractions, ‘tis the most assailable time of the year!

Let’s see why cyber criminals may target specific operations in your business,
and what can make them an easy target:

Manufacturing

Due to their fast-paced work environments and time-sensitive operations, manufacturing and production can be particularly vulnerable, and an easy target for cyber attacks.

Successful cyber attacks in Manufacturing can cause:

Delays in production

Quality issues

Non-compliance with industry regulations

Supply Chain & Logistics

With high employee turnover, demanding customers and pressing deadlines for quick order processing, logistics can be the weak link in the chain!

Successful cyber attacks in Logistics can cause:

Customer complaints

Data breach

Lost contracts

Transport & Delivery

With multiple devices in use, remote access to corporate and customer data, and handling of invoices or customers’ payment information, Transport & Delivery can face multiple threats.

Successful cyber attacks in Transport can cause:

Delays in delivery

Lost orders

Unsatisfied customers

Customer Service

Whether at a physical retail site or at an eShop, customer service involves direct contact with customers, as well as collecting personal and financial data.

Successful cyber attacks in Customer Service can cause:

Lost revenue

Stolen sensitive information

Damaged reputation

Stay Safe with EMPIST

When it comes to Cybersecurity, being prepared is crucial. Data and tech access are vital for success, and for ensuring your business remains safe throughout the year. EMPIST has developed a Security Bundle, which can help you layer your protection against cyber threats with one simple solution.

With the EMPIST Security Bundle, we’ve combined five of our fundamental services to create a comprehensive network for your business’s cybersecurity needs. Our bundled security services operate as a more efficient and affordable security option.

Services Include:

Compliance

Managed MFA

Dark Web Monitoring

Password Management

Security Awareness Training

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