- Ransomware – probably the most impactive cyber attack and likely the one which keeps business owners up at night. Locking all the data down so your company can’t access anything is bad enough, but the extraction and the ransom of the data means that this attack can have long lasting consequences.
- Phishing – by far the most prevalent attack as well as being the hardest to defend against. Technical controls can help, but training employees to recognise and report attempts, and successful attacks, is key.
- Connected technologies – transport and logistics companies are ever increasing their use of Operational Technologies, but some of these do not have security as the most important feature. The diagram below from BCG shows just some of the systems which a cargo ship may have, which is not secure, could be a gateway for a criminal to enter the network.
Navigating Cyber Risks in Transportation & Logistics | BCG
- Know what technologies you have in place and the security/risks associated with them. A comprehensive asset list means that you can determine the crown jewels of your business which needs to be protected above all else.
- Have a vulnerability assessment to ensure that there are no “easy” access points within your network. If you would like to learn more about the vulnerability assessments we offer take a look at our affordable services.
- Train your staff to recognise common phishing attacks and how to report them. Phishing attacks are the most common form of cyber-attack, and your staff can be your weakest link or your strongest defence, but only if they know what to look out for and then do. The ECRC can provide bespoke Staff Awareness Training through our affordable student services.
- Get the fundamentals right.
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