‘Don’t think it’s not going to happen to you’: How to protect yourself from cyberattacks
Global News
A rise in cyber attacks is making security top cof mind for not only big companies but also everyday people and small businesses.
A rise in cyberattacks is making security top of mind for not only big companies but also everyday people and small businesses.
When the phone rings at Constant C Technology Group, it usually means a caller has already suffered a cyberattack. Their data’s been compromised, and it’s not looking good.
“Just don’t think it’s not going to happen to you just because you live in Winnipeg or somewhere in Canada or you are a small business. It doesn’t mean anything,” Jason Kolaski said.
Cybersecurity awareness is growing, especially since the pandemic forced a lot of people to work from home, Kolaski, the company’s president and CEO, told Global News on Thursday.
“Companies are willing to spend more money on actually securing their environments now, where in the past it was, ‘No, it won’t happen to me.'”
Not only are more businesses inquiring about services, but course enrolment is also picking up.
“We have people joining from all industries, even people that don’t have any any background related to IT or to technology at all,” Herzing College cybersecurity instructor Sergio Gonzalez said.
But cybersecurity strategist Ritesh Kotak says people should practice better online habits in a rapidly changing landscape.