Cybercrime is on the rise and is not projected to plateau anytime soon. With the rise of technology, the rise of malicious use is inevitable. Therefore, combating cybercrime becomes the priority of any cyber security organization and arguably any organization utilizing technology. Here are some ways to combat cybercrime.
Combat Insider Theft:
An organization’s fraud surprisingly consists of insider theft. “Companies lose 5% of their revenue to fraud annually, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.” (Business). The way to combat this is to utilize Zero Trust Security, where multiple authentication steps are set up to protect data. This way, everyone is identified who accesses the data.
Train Employees on Cyber Hygiene:
Cyber hygiene is important in combating cybercrime in that human error is the perpetrator of a lot of data breaches. “Educating and empowering your team can help guard against cybercrime. Teach your team the following tenets to create ‘human firewalls.’” (Business). Implement training sessions within your team for cyber security measures.
Keep Software Up to Date:
Updating your software prevents breaches from occurring due to outdated cyber security measures within devices. “Vendors release updates periodically to protect clients against new and emerging cyber threats. Apply patches the same day vendors release them, and hackers will be much less likely to breach your system.” (Business). Set up automatic updates on all devices to combat cybercrime.
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Sources:
Business. https://www.business.com/articles/cyber-crime-to-reach-2-trillion-what-can-we-do/
