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Commentary from Fujitsu - cyber attacks cost £1m
October 2016 by Rob Norris, Director of Enterprise & Cyber Security in EMEIA at Fujitsu
Following the news that cyber-attacks can cost UK businesses
£1m, according to new research from BAE Systems, Rob Norris, Director of Enterprise & Cyber Security in EMEIA at Fujitsu, comments:
"With the amount of cyber-attacks increasing by the day, it is no surprise that one
in 10 UK businesses would face a loss of £1m if hit by an attack. Criminals seek
data and intellectual property to sell, and companies have it - it’s as simple as
that.
"Attackers will always take the easiest route possible to breach a network so it is
vital that organisations across all sectors take the fight to cyber criminals before
they can act. While the launch of the new national cyber security centre (NCSC) in
London today is encouraging, as it aims to ensure the online safety of citizens,
businesses and the government, organisations must also take responsibility and be
proactive to enable real-time threat reporting and fast solutions before a threat
becomes a compromise. This should sit alongside a clear and well-rehearsed incident
management plan, addressing internal and external communication in addition to
containment and recovery activities.
"It’s now time for organisations to stop being hunted and instead become the hunter
when it comes to cyber security."
