Research shows that cyber criminals are actively targeted the housing sector, probably because it’s undergone significant digital transformation. As expected, this transition has coincided with a 20 per cent rise in cyber attacks against the sector as of October 2023, highlighting the growing threat posed to the sector by offensive cyber operations. Housing organisations are…
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Cyber-security and hybrid working
The housing sector is now much more aware of the threats posed by cyber-criminals than it used to be. But as attacks increase in frequency and sophistication, and with more staff working either remotely or in a hybrid model, it’s essential that housing providers and their employees remain vigilant and have the ability to adapt…
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Minimising the risks of generative AI
Cyber security remains a major concern for most organisations and the rapid advancements we’ve seen in generative AI this year haven’t made the ongoing challenge of protecting assets and data any easier. The most common way that cybercriminals target housing providers is through phishing attacks. Generative AI makes it easier and faster to create convincing…
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Strengthen your security against ransomware
Although the cyber threats affecting housing providers are no different to most other organisations, the consequences of a successful cyberattack on a social housing organisation are different. During and after a major incident, most organisations worry about protecting their brand’s reputation, trying to continue running services and minimising the damage caused by any data losses….
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A holistic approach to data security
In today’s connected world, housing providers represent more than just brick and mortar establishments; they are repositories of valuable data. As custodians of substantial amounts of intellectual property, financial information and tenant data, it falls to them to protect these ‘crown jewels’ with the utmost care. Not just technology However, safeguarding data is a multi-faceted…
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Cyber-threats to IoT & OT technologies
As more housing providers migrate to the cloud, they’re gaining access to a wealth of tools and services that should benefit both their tenants and their businesses. However, when moving to the cloud, any organisation must overcome a few initial challenges that they might not have faced using a traditional IT set-up, and these hurdles…
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