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Developing a strong cyber-security culture requires employees to know how to identify and report malicious activity. They must also understand how to protect themselves against security breaches.

The majority of cyberattacks involve malicious software and data manipulation. These attacks are used to gain access to sensitive information and compromise the integrity of the data. They may also result in industrial espionage and ransom demands.

Many attacks use phishing emails, weak passwords and other forms of human error. They also use rogue software or software that isn’t recognized by the organization.

The proliferation of connected “Internet of Things” (IoT) devices has created more opportunities for cyber criminals to breach organizations without detection. This can increase the risk of device theft and eavesdropping.

Organizations need to invest in technologies to support employees and mitigate security vulnerabilities. They also need to establish solid BC-IR (business continuity and incident response) policies. This can be done by establishing a formal risk assessment. These assessments identify valuable assets and determine which controls are appropriate.

Cyber-security threats are a constant source of concern. More and more organizations are being targeted by attackers, and a number of businesses suffered significant damage in the wake of a cyberattack.

Today’s threat actors are more organized and systematic. They are looking to exploit illegally acquired data. They also use social and political motives to breach environments. Some attacks target individual websites, while others use phishing emails, ransomware and wiper attacks.

As an organization, you must prioritize security vulnerabilities and mitigate them quickly. You also need to have an automated approach to cybersecurity that can accelerate detection and remediation.