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Cyber-attacks ’hit one in five UK firms’ - comment from Insight
April 2017 by Alex Guillen-Estudillo, Go-to-Market marketing manager, Insight UK
Following today’s news that one in five British firms were hit by a cyber-attack
last year, please find a comment from Alex Guillen-Estudillo, Go-to-Market marketing
manager, Insight UK, comments:
"Cyber-security is once again leading the news agenda and unfortunately the story
has not changed, UK businesses are still not protecting themselves against hackers.
The BRC’s survey is yet another warning of the necessity for every organisation - no
matter how large or small - to have a robust approach to its data management.
As digital transformation continues to revolutionise the world every organisation,
no matter the industry, is at risk of a cyber-attack or a human error data breach.
What’s most worrying about this report therefore, is the finding that only a quarter
of those surveyed said their businesses had security measures in place to minimise
risks.
This is why it is crucial that cyber security is considered a necessity, rather than
a ’nice to have’. Only then will we not only reduce the fallout of an incident, but
will be better equipped to identify ways to minimise, mitigate risk should a data
breach happen. If the UK’s corporate landscape want to continue as world leaders,
they need to not only take responsibility for their cyber future but also take
advantage of the numerous tools and services that will help cement their cyber
security practice. This will ensure they have the best chance at ensuring their
reputation as a trustworthy business is maintained."
