Beyond Hackers: Why Your Biggest Security Risk May Be Inside Your Organization

Your customers’ sensitive data is under constant threat. As a communications provider, especially in industries like healthcare, insurance, or finance, you know your organization is a prime target for cybercriminals. From sophisticated hacking attempts to data breaches, the threats to customer information are ever-present. In 2023 alone, data breaches increased by 15%, with the average cost in the U.S. reaching $4.9 million. The risks are undeniable.

But what you may not know is that many breaches aren’t caused by complex hacking techniques. In fact, over half of all data breaches can be attributed to inadvertent oversights by employees or partners. ?Negligent insiders—employees or partners who unwittingly expose vulnerabilities—are responsible for over half of all data breaches. These security gaps or “insider threats” are often hidden in plain sight, within your document processing workflows – undocumented procedures, unsecured data management and insufficient encryption.

Even with strong data protection in place, can you be sure there are no hidden security gaps exposing your customer’s data?? The consequences – financial loss, legal repercussions, and reputational damage – are just too significant to ignore.? Now is the time to reassess your security strategies to address this hidden danger.

5 Key Steps to Protect Your Organization from Insider Threats

1. Reassess Your Security Strategies: Conduct a thorough review of your existing security measures to identify potential gaps and vulnerabilities.
2. Prioritize Employee Training: Educate your employees about the importance of data security and provide the necessary training to recognize and prevent potential threats.
3. Invest in Comprehensive Data Protection: Implement a robust solution, like PRO Lockdown, designed specifically to safeguard sensitive customer data throughout the entire document processing lifecycle.
4. Enforce Strong Access Controls: Implement robust access controls to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and systems.
5. Regularly Monitor and Audit: Conduct regular monitoring and audits of your security systems to detect and address potential threats early on.

See how PRO Lockdown can solve these threats.