According to a Mailinblack study published in October 2024, cyberattacks increase by over 300% during the festive season, reaching 2,500 daily attacks. This alarming spike results from the intensification of digital activities – online shopping, massive advertising campaigns, and targeted phishing – and the often lax vigilance of users.
In this context, companies are particularly vulnerable, as they are responsible for the personal data of their customers and partners, as well as managing sensitive corporate data. There can be no doubt about it: cybercriminals will exploit the slightest loophole to break into systems.
The Christmas list for protection against hackers
Here are a few basic tips that are always worth sharing within your organization.
#1 – Raising awareness
With the holiday season upon us, why not remind people of good cybersecurity practices: recognizing phishing emails, avoiding clicking on suspicious links (including in Christmas cards 😉 etc.) and encouraging responsible behavior, such as using strong passwords, double authentication (2FA) or locking workstations in case of absence.
# 2 – Passwords
The New Year is a good opportunity to change your passwords (don’t use the same one everywhere…) by using complex versions: minimum 12 characters with letters, numbers and symbols.
# 3 – Data
When it comes to data protection, we need to follow the example of the squirrel who stores up winter provisions in various hiding places. Make sure you have encrypted backup copies, in at least one remote location.
#4 – Antivirus
Flu vaccination has begun. Now’s the time to make sure your antivirus and antimalware software is up to date. Why not even consider implementing more sophisticated technology such as EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), a security solution designed to detect sophisticated attacks and automatically respond to threats on computers and servers.
# 5 – Network
It is the season to share and exchange within your network… of friends, not your corporate network. A quick check before the holidays: Is the Wifi password strong enough? Have network or server firewall rules been checked recently? Have the latest security updates been applied to all machines?
TechNuCom: proactive response thanks to SOC 2 Type 2 certification
Like all companies, TechNuCom is confronted with these risks, and over the past two years we have decided to take this Christmas list to the next level and become a leader in data security.
In April 2024, we achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification for our ERP-CRM solution for the second time, testifying to our commitment to protecting our customers’ information against cyber-risks.
This certification, issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), is much more than just a label. It attests to our ability to meet rigorous security standards, while ensuring continuity and transparency in all our processes.
Obtaining this certification was a real challenge:
- More than 100 criteria rigorously analyzed.
- Months of effort involving all our teams.
- Dozens of versions of tracking files, each step meticulously documented and optimized.
This work not only led to certification, but also transformed our internal approach. From quality assurance to risk management, every department rethought its processes to ensure a safer, more efficient working environment.
Safety, a top priority
Today, thanks to our expertise and our Coda software, we help our customers strengthen their own security. Holiday vigilance is essential, but cybersecurity is a year-round effort. Our ERP-CRM solutions and infrastructures can help you secure your data. Let us know how we can help…
