CYBERSECURITY IS NO LONGER JUST AN IT ISSUE
DIGITAL DISRUPTION
50 the impact on the wider business .
This could explain the surge in demand for contractors , as businesses have focused their attentions on plugging the shortterm gaps by recruiting a high volume of talent in the months leading up to implementation . With concerns over the financial penalties for non-compliance , it ’ s hardly surprising . However , while this may be an effective immediate solution , organisations must not forget the longer-term view .
Maintaining compliance with GDPR is not a one-off , and organisations must ensure that they have the necessary security resources in place to remain compliant for the coming years . Having the right people and the right talent will prove essential . For businesses , this means engaging their entire workforce to ensure a long-term solution . It ’ s key that all employees across all departments are aware of their responsibilities in relation to GDPR and have the right skills and knowledge to remain compliant in their day-to-day activities .
CYBERSECURITY IS NO LONGER JUST AN IT ISSUE
This is especially true when you consider the fact that people are often the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity . If hackers can get through to untrained employees , they are much more likely to be successful in breaking into the organisation . Research shows that careless or untrained staff members are the most likely access point for cybercriminals .
As a result , improving
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