Employee errors risk companies’ data security

Companies should encrypt their data and move away from using paper documents in order to protect valuable information and thwart the continuing threat posed by hackers and criminals.

Employee error remains one of the biggest weaknesses in firms’ fight against cyber attacks with many failing to the implement even half- decent defences.

A number of simple steps can be taken to limit the risk of simple employee mistakes triggering cyber attacks, according to Verizon investigative response managing principal, Laurance Dine.