Published 2024-12-13 07-13
Summary
Holiday cybersecurity risks surge with seasonal staff & traffic spikes. 47% of firms face increased attacks during festive periods. Get your protection verified before threats strike.
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Cybersecurity compliance doesn’t take a holiday – and neither do cyber threats. With online activity surging and staff often running lean during festive seasons, now’s the critical time to verify your protection.
Quick compliance checklist for the holidays:
• Is your Incident Response Plan current and tested? Holiday-specific threats need targeted strategies
• Can you meet 72-hour breach notification requirements when working with skeleton crews?
• Have you strengthened access controls and trained seasonal staff on security protocols?
• Are your high-risk systems \(payment processing, customer data\) stress-tested for holiday traffic?
• Do you have visibility into your vendors’ security measures?
Recent data shows 47% of businesses face increased cyber attacks during holiday periods, with retail and finance hit hardest. Most concerning: 82% of breaches involve human error, often from seasonal workers.
Key actions needed:
– Update emergency response procedures
– Verify all endpoints are secured
– Monitor systems for unusual activity
– Test communication protocols
– Document everything
Don’t let compliance gaps turn your holidays into a cyber incident. Critical Update’s security experts can assess your readiness and strengthen your defenses before threats strike. Contact us for a rapid compliance check – because peace of mind is the best gift you can give your business.
For details on the Critical Update’s services, talk to Luis at
https://linkedin.com/in/thecriticalupdate.
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Keywords: cybersecurity, holiday cybersecurity, seasonal cyber risks, festive period protection