You Cannot Let Your Guard Down When It Comes to Cyber Security and Fraud [SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY]

Attempted fraud and cyber security breaches are increasing. At the same time, distractions from our chaotic world and new operational realities are averting our attention. This is a bad mix. We need to double-down on efforts to protect our organizations. Reputations and sustainability are at risk, and navigating these threats is even harder during a time of crisis.

This statement of reality was obvious to me. However, my experiences from this past week were still shocking and became a wake-up call to action. In the span of just over one-week from discussions with clients, participants in my eight webinars and two cyber-attacks on family members, I became highly sensitized to a new reality.

To optimize efforts to enhance cyber security and protect against fraud, it is best to organize your planning and enterprise risk management (ERM) efforts around the following three action steps: