Make the Holidays a Season of Cybersafety

Published December 3, 2024

Cybersecurity threats sharply increase during the holiday season, as malicious actors exploit heightened vulnerabilities, such as reduced staffing due to vacations, more online transactions, and an influx of holiday-themed emails seeking to exploit users with discounts and urgency. 

In 2023, third-party attacks during the holidays contributed to 29% of data breaches, showcasing the growing need to prepare your team to spot phishing emails and other cybercriminal tactics that can put your protected data at risk.

No one understands the importance of safeguarding your organization's sensitive information and maintaining a secure digital environment better than HR Source’s online training partner, Traliant. 

A 45-minute, online course, Cybersecurity Awareness, introduces your team to common cybersecurity risks: 

• Phishing (email), Vishing (phone), and Smishing (text) attacks. What they are, how to spot them and what to do when you suspect you have received one.
• Common cybercrime schemes. Watering hole, malicious software, pharming, unsecured public wi-fi, unapproved file sharing networks and ransomware.
• Physical security. Shoulder surfing, unattended devices, tailgating and thumb drive baiting.
• Password best practices. How to create a complex password, password manager software and multi-facto/two-factor authentication.

Additionally, the Cybersecurity Awareness course explains the different types of data, the various laws that protect them, how to report a cyber incident and what to do if an employee spots one.

This holiday season, prepare your team to be your best defense against the increase in cyber threats to your data and infrastructure. Get started today!