Top Cyber Security Challenges Post Lockdown

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By Sam Jones | Cyber Tec Security

Not too long ago things were looking bleak for the world, still under the dark cloud of the COVID pandemic, but with vaccine rollouts now taking place worldwide, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel. It’s important to remember, however, as we slowly transition back into some semblance of normality, that there will be new challenges to face in all facets of life, and the Cyber Security sector is no exception.

The Rise in Cyber Threat
While the COVID pandemic loomed, the world was simultaneously dealing with a slightly different type of pandemic – a cyber one. The number of cyber attacks on businesses rose dramatically over the course of the last year, with estimated increases as high as 90%.

Organisations were forced to quickly adapt and move operations out of the office and into home environments, often bypassing best practices for a secure migration. Hackers took advantage of this confusion and chaos and focused on exploiting the vulnerabilities of those at home, who were working more independently and potentially on devices that did not align with critical security controls.

The pandemic offered new opportunities for cybercriminals to develop more sophisticated attacks, with the number of novel attack techniques rising to 35%, 15% greater than pre-pandemic. The good news is that the increase in cyber attacks has likely brought to light the importance of cyber security and implementing effective measures to protect against these threats.

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