As a business owner, you must implement strong cybersecurity procedures to prevent data theft. Cyber attacks on businesses in the UK are increasing. Often, cybercriminals seek the valuable information companies hold, especially where home working during COVID-19 facilitated an easier method to launch attacks. This article will explore five common mistakes organisations make to ensure your business can avoid unintentional breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cybercriminals are targeting companies in the UK because they hold valuable information. The government has helped create the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in response to the increasing threat. The NCSC website<\/a> is a handy reference point for ways to test and strengthen your company’s cyber security. Currently, there are two primary forms of cyber attack, ransomware and data breach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During a ransomware attack, the hacker attempts to lock the business out of its IT system. The business may regain access to its system after paying the specified ransom. In addition to the ransom, the financial toll also includes any business loss during the lock-out period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A data breach aims to steal valuable information to use illegally. Some examples would be the theft of customer card details to steal funds or obtaining the personal information of staff members to attempt identity theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The GDPR requires your business to keep personal and sensitive data safe<\/a>. Failure to do this allows the Information Commissioner’s Office<\/a> (ICO) to issue your company a fine (of up to \u00a317.5m). Naturally, a financial penalty from the ICO for a breach of the GDPR when recovering from a cyber attack can be highly detrimental to your business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, with the risks in mind, we will explore the five most common cybersecurity mistakes businesses make that put them at risk of breaching the GDPR<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\nRansomware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How Does Cybersecurity Relate to the GDPR?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n