The challenges of cyber security for organisations

Cyber security encompasses all human, technical and legal resources deployed by organisations to protect their networks, communication channels and data. Cyber security represents a major challenge for organisations, as cyber attacks of all kinds (eavesdropping, malware, phishing, etc.) are on the increase. These cyber threats now affect all types of organisation, including political parties, associations, public entities (hospitals, universities, etc.) and businesses, from large corporations to SMEs and microbusinesses. 

Cybercrime: A problem affecting all organisations 

All organisations should be concerned with cyber security. In 2022, 73% of French organisations were affected by at least one cyber attack.* It is worth noting that among the organisations most affected are SMEs and microbusinesses, which are often poorly equipped in terms of cyber security, making them easy targets for cyber criminals.

They are mainly affected by ransomware attacks. Malicious programs steal important files and demand a ransom from their victims to recover them. 

Cyber attacks impact all areas of an organisation 

Growing cyber crime is having an impact on organisations at every level, imposing new challenges such as: 

• Organisational: organisations need to rethink their work methods to ensure the security of the data they produce. To achieve this, they need to modify their production tools and processes, or train their employees to adopt better cyber security practices. It should be noted that cyber security is also a human dynamic that must involve all employees, as well as customers and contractors.
• Technical: By deploying cyber security systems and tools (antivirus, antimalware, VPN, secure cloud data storage, etc.).
• Financial: To absorb the loss of time caused by the disappearance of any destroyed files, the payment of ransoms, the cost of cybersecurity equipment, etc.
• Image: By anticipating the risks of a tarnished e-reputation if the organisation suffers a cyber attack.
• Competitive: To maintain independence from competitors who might fraudulently obtain strategic data. 
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For an organisation, the only way to overcome all these challenges is to set up an optimal cyber security system, deploying human, legal (insurance, confidentiality clauses...) and technical resources. 

Would you like to improve the security of your organisation? Ercom supports you by securing your networks and devices (smartphones, PCs, tablets) and/or providing you with totally secure collaborative work tools and ultra-secure cloud data storage. 

*Source: The State of the Ransomware Report 2022 by Sophos