Cyber Crime in the Hotel Industry
Summary
TLDRThe video script addresses the inevitability of cybercrime and the impracticality of total digital disconnection as a solution. It emphasizes the importance of insurance coverage tailored to cyber threats, employee education to recognize and avoid attacks, and robust IT security measures. The script offers practical advice and resources, including insurance guidance and educational materials, to help businesses mitigate cyber risks effectively.
Takeaways
- 🔒 Cybercrime is often invisible and can occur without your knowledge.
- 🌐 Disconnecting completely from the internet and electronic devices is an extreme but sure way to avoid cybercrime.
- 💡 Pretending cybercrime won't happen is not a viable strategy; it's important to take proactive measures.
- 🛡 Investing in cybersecurity insurance can provide financial support in the event of a cyberattack.
- 📜 Cyber policies typically cover a range of costs including data recovery, forensics, hardware replacement, and crisis management.
- 👥 Employee education is crucial as many cyberattacks exploit human error; policies and procedures should be communicated clearly.
- 🔐 Just like physical security, IT security requires investment in measures like firewalls, secure access controls, and monitoring systems.
- 🚀 To improve cybersecurity, start by assessing your current measures and identify areas for enhancement.
- 📚 Cooke and Mason offer free guides and resources on their website to help businesses enhance their cybersecurity posture.
- 📞 For personalized advice, businesses can reach out to Cooke and Mason's hotels team for expert consultation.
Q & A
What is the first step recommended to mitigate the risk of cybercrime for businesses?
-The first step recommended is to get insurance cover that includes cybercrime protection, as it provides financial support when things go wrong.
Why is it unlikely that a main commercial policy will cover cybercrime?
-It is unlikely because cybercrime involves specific risks such as hacking, cyber extortion, and data breaches, which require specialized coverage that a general commercial policy does not typically provide.
What are some of the losses that a cyber policy can cover?
-A cyber policy can cover losses such as data recovery, forensic data investigations, hardware and network replacement, crisis management, and credit or identity theft monitoring.
How can businesses prevent cybercrime from exploiting their staff?
-Businesses can prevent cybercrime by educating their employees about potential threats, implementing policies and procedures, and keeping staff updated on new threats and techniques.
What is the importance of IT security in preventing cybercrime?
-IT security is crucial as it helps protect against unauthorized access and data breaches. It includes measures like installing locks on digital 'doors', investing in alarm systems like firewalls, and monitoring with systems like CCTV for cyber threats.
What is the recommended approach for businesses that want to limit the risk and impact of cybercrime?
-The recommended approach is to accept the possibility of cybercrime and actively seek systems and expertise to limit risk and reduce impact, rather than pretending it won't happen or completely disconnecting from digital services.
What are some of the actions that businesses can take to move from their current state to a more secure one against cybercrime?
-Businesses can take actions such as obtaining cyber insurance, educating employees, enhancing IT security, and consulting with experts to move towards a more secure state against cybercrime.
Where can businesses find more information and resources to defend against cybercrime?
-Businesses can find more information and resources on the Cooke and Mason website under the section for hotels, where they can download free guides and access contact details for further assistance.
What is the contact number for businesses to call and speak to the hotels team at Cooke and Mason?
-The contact number for businesses to call is 01 77 86 99 00.
How can businesses stay updated on cybercrime prevention strategies?
-Businesses can stay updated by following Cooke and Mason on social media, where they may share new insights and strategies for cybercrime prevention.
What is the significance of having a specific cyber policy for businesses?
-Having a specific cyber policy is significant as it ensures that businesses have tailored coverage for cyber-related incidents, which are not typically covered under general commercial insurance policies.
Outlines
🔒 Cybercrime Overview and Mitigation Strategies
The video script begins by addressing the common inquiry about cybercrime and offers a brief overview. It humorously suggests that to avoid cybercrime entirely, one could disconnect from all digital devices, an impractical solution. The script then pivots to a more realistic approach, advocating for insurance coverage tailored to cyber threats, which is crucial as standard commercial policies often do not cover cybercrime. It emphasizes the importance of a specific cyber policy that can provide financial support in the event of cyber incidents, including hacking, extortion, and data breaches. The video also stresses the need for employee education to prevent cyberattacks that exploit human error, suggesting that companies should establish and communicate clear policies and procedures to their staff. Lastly, the script advises on bolstering IT security measures, drawing an analogy to physical security for homes, to protect against cyber intrusions. The video concludes by directing viewers to the Cooke and Mason website for further resources and contact information for the hotels team.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡cybercrime
💡insurance cover
💡cyber extortion
💡data recovery
💡forensic data investigations
💡hardware and network replacement
💡crisis management
💡credit or identity theft monitoring
💡employee education
💡IT security
💡risk mitigation
Highlights
Cybercrime is not always easily detectable and can be ongoing without your knowledge.
To avoid cybercrime completely, one could disconnect from all digital devices and the internet.
Pretending cybercrime won't happen is not a viable option due to responsibilities to customers, colleagues, and shareholders.
Accepting the likelihood of cybercrime and seeking ways to limit risk and reduce impact is a proactive approach.
Insurance cover is crucial for financial support in the event of a cybercrime incident.
Cyber policies are necessary as standard commercial policies typically do not cover cybercrime.
Cyber policies can cover a range of losses including hacking, extortion, and data breaches.
Employee education is key to preventing cyberattacks that exploit staff as an entry point.
Regular updates on new threats and techniques are essential for staff awareness.
Investing in IT security measures is as important as physical security for a business.
Cooke and Mason offer free guides and resources on their website to help businesses combat cybercrime.
Contact details for the hotels team at Cooke and Mason are provided for further assistance.
The importance of following best practices and seeking professional advice to mitigate cybercrime risks is emphasized.
Cybercrime prevention involves a combination of insurance, employee training, and robust IT security.
Cooke and Mason's website provides resources to help businesses enhance their cybercrime defense strategies.
Engaging with social media platforms can offer additional insights and updates on cybercrime trends.
Transcripts
welcome to cook and Mason we get asked a
lot about cybercrime so here is a quick
overview stick around till the end for
details and how you can find out more
wouldn't it be great if cybercrime
looked like this easy to spot
easy to do something about but it
doesn't sometimes cybercrime looks like
this all the times it looks like this
and sometimes you never even know it's
happening
it could be going on right now so what
are our choices well if we want to be
100% certain we can't become a victim of
cyber crime then when this video
finishes switch off your computer switch
them all off and the smartphones and the
tablets no email no internet and no
website bookings no electronic payments
just cold hard cash and keep it under a
mattress go old-school real old-school
not an option didn't think so so what's
left well we can always pretend it won't
happen to us I mean what are the chances
you're right that's not really an option
either we have responsibilities to
customers our colleagues and our
shareholders so how about this
we accept there's a good chance it will
happen and we look for systems and
people who can help us limit the risk
and reduce the impact first things first
if you haven't already got it then sort
yourself some insurance cover that way
when it does go wrong you have financial
support your insurance broker will have
spoken to you about cyber cover and it
really is important it is very unlikely
that your main commercial policy will
cover cybercrime you need to purchase a
specific policy to cover the more
sinister losses such as hacking cyber
extortion and negligent transmission of
personal data a cyber policy can cover
data recovery forensic data
investigations hardware and network
replacement crisis management and credit
or identity theft monitoring to name a
few secondly educate your employees a
lot of these attacks exploit staff we
are the easy way in we will click on
that link when daven account sends us an
email about the new company bonus scheme
get your policies and procedures in
and let your staff know what to expect
and what to look out for keep them
updated about new threats and techniques
that are being used thirdly look at your
security if you knew someone wanted to
break into your house you would put
locks on the doors you would invest in a
good alarm system and install CCTV but
it can be easy to overlook IT security
because the available control measures
aren't as obvious so that's three things
that will help defend your business from
the risks of cybercrime but how do you
go from where you are now to where you
need to be well you may already have
some of this in place which is great or
you may want to chat it through we have
information on our website at Cooke and
Mason comm forward slash hotels here you
can download some free guides that look
at this a little deeper you will also be
able to find all our contact details on
there if you prefer then pick up the
phone and call us on zero one seven
seven seven eight six nine nine zero
zero and ask to speak to the hotels team
thank you for listening and why not
follow us on social media
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