In today’s world, we communicate via multiple outlets, from email to social media websites, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, to online forums and interactive websites and applications. We have an increasing reliance on computer systems and the internet. The ‘Bring your own device’ (BYOD) revolution means organisations have less physical control over portable devices, and the explosion of the Internet of Things (IOT) means the opportunity for ‘bad guys’ to get inside any organisation is increasing exponentially.

Cyber security is a hot topic globally. Potential information security breaches are among the most underestimated risks facing Australian organisations today.  Intellectual property, financial data and personal data are valuable commodities.  Cyber criminals can (and do) use this information for financial gain, to maliciously expose secrets, and to deliberately harm reputations. The consequences of a breach can be severe; aside from reputational damage, there are commonly financial and legal implications.

Doing business and communicating online is central to the society we live in, so it’s more important than ever that the data and systems providing digital services are safeguarded by ethical and skilled cyber security professionals. Greypark & Co will help you gain knowledge and understanding of potential vulnerabilities and work with you to identify, diagnose and mitigate these.

Security incidents such as hacks, phishing attacks, and data leaks are in the news daily, making us all realize how crucial it is to protect our information.  Adopting and implementing technical and informational solutions is paramount in addressing cyber threats, providing the greatest chance of resiliency in a complex threat landscape.

At Greypark & Co, we believe technical measures are just part of a more comprehensive cyber security strategy. Information security is often viewed as both a challenge and an opportunity. This reflects the fact that while effective security has become an absolute prerequisite for organisational growth and success, it’s the people and cultural element that makes the difference.

Hackers are sidestepping automated security technology and are using social engineering techniques to coerce people into parting with information, persuading them to click on email attachments and web links that install malicious software used to access private, commercial and financial information.

All too often, reality shows us that people are the weakest link in protecting information. Losing sensitive or personal data can happen in a blink of an eye. There is no single fixed roadmap for security awareness training that can be carbon-copied into all organizations. We help you mature your security culture by tuning security education to the specific needs, roles, and competencies of your people. This is how we make sure everyone is actively engaged in protecting information. As not everyone has the same job, we target various groups in your organization: one size doesn’t fit all!

Indeed, developing a healthy cyber security culture achieves two important objectives:

1) it intertwines security practices with business operations in order to improve your organization’s security posture

2) it demonstrates that security is not a function relegated to an understaffed and underfunded IT department.