{"id":3327,"date":"2024-11-13T02:46:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T02:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmctechgroup.com\/?p=3327"},"modified":"2024-11-19T14:19:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T14:19:49","slug":"holiday-cybercrime-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmctechgroup.com\/holiday-cybercrime-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Job Over the Holidays by Safeguarding Your Company\u2019s Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Picture this: It\u2019s the day after New Year\u2019s, and you\u2019re back at work, ready to dive into the new year. Then, you get called into a meeting where you\u2019re blindsided by devastating news: a massive data breach occurred over the holiday break, compromising sensitive company information. The breach happened because a few critical systems were left vulnerable, and it fell through the cracks during the quiet holiday stretch. Now, fingers are pointing\u2014and they're pointing at you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Holiday-season cyberattacks are a very real threat. Cybercriminals know that as companies wind down for the holidays, they have an opportunity to exploit overlooked security gaps. The stakes are high, and failing to secure company systems can have serious consequences, including job loss. Here\u2019s how you can protect your company\u2014and your job\u2014by securing systems when everyone else is winding down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why the Holidays Are Prime Time for Cybercrime<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n During holiday seasons, most businesses run on reduced staff, with many team members out of office. This creates several issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cybercriminals love the holiday lull, and they\u2019re counting on unguarded systems. Don\u2019t give them that opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Top Steps to Protect Your Company (and Your Job) Over the Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n By taking these proactive steps, you can keep your company secure and avoid becoming the unfortunate face of a cybersecurity failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Implement Strong Authentication Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Complete System Updates and Patch All Software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Educate Employees on Recognizing Holiday Scams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Set Up Continuous Monitoring and Alerts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Limit Access to Critical Systems Temporarily<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Conduct a Security Audit Before the Holidays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Back Up Important Data and Test Your Backup Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Develop a Rapid Incident Response Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t Start the New Year with a Pink Slip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cybersecurity isn\u2019t just about protecting company assets\u2014it\u2019s about protecting your own job. Failing to secure systems over the holidays could lead to more than a reprimand if an attack costs the company financially or damages its reputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The team at DMC Technology Group are Toledo\u2019s local cybersecurity experts. Prevention is your best defense; whether a DMC security audit, or a full penetration test, a small investment in holiday cybersecurity can keep the holiday spirit\u2014and your job\u2014intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Holiday-season cyberattacks are a very real threat. Cybercriminals know that as companies wind down for the holidays, they have an opportunity to exploit overlooked security gaps. The stakes are high, and failing to secure company systems can have serious consequences, including job loss. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,4,15,5,25,1,7],"tags":[16,35,10,91,88,54,82,89,90,42,11,12],"class_list":["post-3327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-cybersecurity","category-it-managed-services","category-it-services-toledo","category-it-tips-best-practices","category-news-and-events","category-security-assessment","tag-cyber-security-toledo","tag-cybersecurity","tag-dmc-technology-group","tag-holiday-cybercrime","tag-it-budgets","tag-it-infrastructure","tag-it-services-for-city-governments","tag-it-strategy","tag-microsoft-licenses","tag-microsoft-managed-services","tag-toledo-cyber-security","tag-toledo-it-firm"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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