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“These latest figures from Corero Network reveal the reality we now all live in – cyber-attacks and data breaches are always going to be a threat. In security we talk about when not if a security breach will occur, which means organisations should be looking at how they can take all the necessary precautions to limit the potential impact of a breach. In fact, the fast approaching implementation of GDPR will oblige organisations to carry out thorough preparations of their systems. Organisations should also use this as an opportunity to get all of their cyber measures in place, not just their data.

Attackers will always take the easiest route possible to breach a network, so it is vital that organisations across all sectors address the threats cyber criminals pose before they can act. As they create their digital strategies, business leaders should be thinking about security at every stage, ensuring there are no doors left open for hackers, from enabling real-time threat reporting to setting up fast solutions that prevent a threat from becoming 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.

Now is the time for organisations to stop being hunted and instead become the hunter when it comes to cyber security: ensuring a compliant business environment, that will help protect the services that we depend on as a nation.”