The aged care sector is an invaluable service for the population, which also makes it one of the most at risk sectors for a cyber security breach.
There are more than 1,800 aged care service providers throughout Australia withholding an abundance of data that sadly, is heavily desired by cyber criminals.
A recent article by AON stated that, “…while aged care might not seem an obvious cyber target, the sensitive personal, ACAT and health records that aged care providers hold, are of great interest to hackers as a pre-cursor to identity theft. It’s why a health record sells for far more on the dark web than a credit card number.”
And we get it! As many of these organisations are run by not-for-profits and charities with leaders who are juggling all of the hats, cyber security can very easily drop to the bottom of the to-do list.
Not sure where to begin? Here are a few tips on how you can ensure your organisation is protected to the best of your ability, helping you maintain a safe and efficient IT environment.
Patch Management
Patch management is the process of identifying, acquiring, testing, and installing patches (or updates) for software applications, operating systems, and embedded systems. These patches are essential for correcting vulnerabilities, fixing bugs, and improving the performance and functionality of the software. You can read more about its benefits here.
Password Management
Password management tools act as your personal vault, securely storing and organising all your passwords in one place. They eliminate the need for weak or easily guessable passwords and bring convenience and peace of mind to your online experiences. Also most importantly, making sure that your passwords don’t fall into the wrong hands!
Cyber Security Training
Cyber criminals consistently target one key vulnerability: your employees. Often perceived as the weakest link in a company’s cyber security framework, employees can inadvertently expose your business to serious risks without even knowing it. Building a cyber aware culture within your organisation creates a united front against cyber threats. When everyone is educated about cyber risks and actively contribute to a secure environment, the chances of falling victim to an attack dramatically decrease.
It can be quite overwhelming deciding where to begin with cyber security. That’s where we come in, partnering with a trusted cyber security service provider (like EOS Cyber **wink wink**) will ensure that you are keeping your clients, organisation and reputation secure while you focus on your genius zone.
