Peak season is upon us, bringing a steady stream of work and a flood of data. Data that bad actors see as a potential goldmine. Or better yet, as a vein of gold they can latch their parasitic fangs onto. Whatever mental image you prefer, every client will entrust your company with sensitive data this summer. It will be up to you and your staff to safeguard that trust. What steps have you already taken to keep it safe?

‘Cybersecurity’ is just another term for defending your data; a straightforward business practice that everyone at your company should be familiar and comfortable with. It’s the (ideally) everyday practice of protecting your networks and connected systems from digital attacks. 

Attacks can take many forms, including data breaches due to email phishing attempts, invoice fraud, malware intrusions, ransomware incidents and more, along with physical events like warehouse fires.

In this issue, our authors speak directly to the issues above and more. They know first-hand that peak season comes with elevated threat levels. Their expert advice includes the importance of educating and training employees to make cybersecurity part of your company culture, creating strong data controls, having robust risk insurance, and more. They also discuss broader topics, emphasizing the critical role of privacy and cybersecurity policies in building customer trust. Each author shares valuable advice and experiences on the topic of cybersecurity and what it means to your organization, no matter its size.