Advice: Hacking in a hybrid world: how to minimise your cyber risks Written by Annie Makoff-Clark Monday 26 February 2024 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email As working practices become more fluid, every organisation, from micro-business to multinational, will be hacked at some point. Here are some key tips for keeping yours safe... There are two types of business: those who have been hacked and those who don’t realise they’ve been hacked. So says Jenny Radcliffe, author of The People Hacker. “Bigger companies often find the number of hits on their firewalls are in the billions per day,” says Jenny. “Smaller businesses are collateral damage towards the bigger target. It’s a constant barrage of attack. Hackers only need one shot, but businesses have to protect all the time.” “Organisations need to prepare for a new type of cyber crime” Jenny is an expert in the human element of security. She describes herself as “an ethical social engineer, meaning organisations hire her to stress test their security measures, “using psychology, con-artistry, subliminal linguistics, cunning and guile”. She says businesses of every size are a target because everyone is “digitally connected”. Hack one business or individual, and you compromise their clients, customers and suppliers too. Hackers only need one shot, but businesses have to protect all the time In Jenny’s experience, most hackers are part of huge, coordinated crime networks which ‘employ’ large numbers of people to hack, infiltrate and/or scam individuals and organisations at scale. Here are six ways to defend your organisation against the inevitable… Want to discover six ways that you can help protect your hybrid working organisation against cyber risk? Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. You might also like these posts on this topic: Topic: Workplace Culture Cyber attacks: Don’t point the finger Good managers make people feel comfortable to report when they click on a malicious link Read article Article Topic: Change Management “Organisations need to prepare for a new type of cyber crime” AI, geopolitics, supply chains: the evolving risks to be aware of in order to combat the latest cyber security threats Read article Article Topic: Crisis Management Cyber security: Why the biggest WFH risk actually comes from employees Working from home can leave businesses and their supply chains more vulnerable. Here’s 3 simple ways to protect your business Read article Advice Topic: Productivity What’s next: Cyber Security Explore how to use technology and cyber security best practices to deliver greater business value and results. Read article Videos and Webinars Browse all posts Advice Looking for advice and guidance? Whether you are looking for topical tips or information, you can find the latest advice and guidance from the CMI team here. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.
