Employee Guide to Cybersecurity and Cyber Threats

Abstract

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for companies and workers due to the growing threats posed by technology. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for protective shields, with malware being a major threat. WannaCry, a $4 billion attack, cost businesses up to $4 billion [1]. While technical solutions like spam filters protect users, human error remains a risk factor that needs to be addressed to improve security across various systems and communications. EFC Secure is committed to a modern approach to cybersecurity to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, and damage to electronic information and critical infrastructure. This manual provides guidance on employees' roles and responsibilities to help prevent incidents that put at risk the information handled by EFC Secure and its customers. By focusing on information security, EFC Secure ensures effective controls for its customers and employees. Key Terms - Antivirus, Incident, Phishing, Ransomware.