Second, ransomware, software that prevents you from accessing your information until you pay a ransom, incidences are accelerating. People still blame attackers for ransomware. Mostly thats an excuse. The solution is to be more proactive and increase security before the ransomware can attack. And test your speedy restore capability regularly, just in case.

Last, about half of the breaches we see started with some service provider. All companies that provide you with goods and services might have infections on their networks that lead to a breach of data or an interruption in their ability to serve you, which may interfere with your ability to serve your customers. If they have a connection to your network, or exchange data with you in any way, they may unwittingly do something that compromises your organizations security. Be sure your vendors and service providers are security minded and have audits by qualified independent auditors.

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Almost always, the vendor or contractor had no malicious intent. Their organization’s own IT systems were not secure, and/or their team members performed actions in a non-secure way.

Be sure the service providers you use are working every day to be more secure too. Ask them about their security awareness training program. Ask them how often they are audited by independent third party firms that are interested in helping them increase their own security. If you want to, encourage them to sign up for our newsletter.

Remember, your IT security relies on their IT security too.

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