Nixu Corporation, Press Release, October 2, 2023 8:00 AM EEST
October, during European Cybersecurity Month, focuses on social engineering threats, with phishing remaining a major concern. The upcoming Nixu Cyber security Index* highlights the importance of security awareness in Nordic organizations for the second year in a row, highlighting its recognition and continued proactive efforts. To promote cyber awareness, Nixu will provide useful content throughout the month of October, including videos, articles, white papers, and index reports to help individuals and organizations stay safe online.
october markEuropean Union Annual Cybersecurity Month, provides an excellent opportunity for organizations and individuals to increase their cybersecurity awareness and practical skills. This year, we will focus on social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals to manipulate people into accidentally compromising the information security of individuals or organizations.This year’s motto is“Be smarter than a hacker”This encourages vigilance online and the use of the knowledge and tools available to you to stay protected.
Security awareness is about changing attitudes and security behaviors
According to Verizon (2023), 74% of all breaches involve a human element through error, permissions issues, use of stolen credentials, or social engineering. In 2023, phishing will still be the top social engineering attack.Causes 16% of breaches. Phishing can include deceptive emails and text messages, identity fraud, social media content, and fake websites designed to trick users into sharing their credentials or downloading malware. Includes tactics. Given its affordability and profitability, it is the preferred choice for threat actors.
Cyber security ventureestimates that cybercrime costs will reach $8 trillion in 2023. At the same time, the rate of serious ransomware attacks is exploding. Ransomware attacks typically target critical sectors such as healthcare, finance, government, and retail. Strong cybersecurity measures and ongoing cybersecurity awareness training for employees are essential for all organizations to prevent harmful attacks and financial losses.
Increasing awareness through regular training and sharing up-to-date risk information can help employees spot suspicious emails and other scams, comply with organizational security policies, and take safeguards. Masu. Therefore, by sharing knowledge about cybersecurity risks, their potential impacts, and security practices, it is possible to change employee security behaviors and attitudes and the organization’s security culture.
“Organizations that fall victim to cybercrime often have a common weakness: inadequate cybersecurity. But remember that cybersecurity is about more than just technology. is important. To strengthen your organization’s cyber resilience, you need to increase management and employee awareness, identify digital risks, and get support.” A comprehensive cybersecurity partner – essential to business continuity Prioritize action. ”To tellTeemu SalmiNix CEO.
*Nixu Cybersecurity Index 2023 is a customer and market survey of business, IT, and security leaders, scheduled for publication in mid-October.
Take advantage of Nixu’s Cybersecurity Month program
Nixu is participating in Cybersecurity Month by providing free and helpful awareness materials to the public.Websiteand social media channels.
Join us for a Nixu webinar:
October 11, 2023:NIS2 is here: how do you get and stay compliant?
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October 18, 2023:Security operations from an NIS2 perspective.
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October 24, 2023:Nixu and Microsoft – co-pilots for modern SOC and security
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Hanna Raitanen, Cybersecurity Awareness Business Manager, Nixu Corporation
Email: hanna.raitanen@nixu.com
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Nixu is a cybersecurity services company that has been shaping the future through cybersecurity for more than 30 years. We make cyberspace a safe place and help our clients have peace of mind and ensure business resilience. Nixu has Scandinavian roots and employs around 400 highly qualified professionals in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Denmark and Romania. Our experts protect the most demanding environments for the world’s largest organizations in every industry. Nixu shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange.