Simon Colman, Executive Head: Digital Distribution at SHA
The recent data breach that saw hackers gain access to over 50 million Facebook users’ accounts, has once again highlighted the need for businesses to adequately manage their cyber security risks.
It particularly indicates the importance of having robust policies and procedures in place for employees.
This is according to Simon Colman, Executive Head: Digital Distribution at SHA, who says that employees need to understand the importance of basic online security measures such as smart password management. “A breach like this could have much wider implications for individuals and companies, since it is not uncommon for people to use the same password for their social media account as well as their work computers. Employers need to make employees aware of the fact that they have to minimise their risks, so that if one account is hacked, it does not impact the security of one’s other accounts.”
A survey conducted by SHA indicates that an estimated 42.5%…
