Cyberattacks as Digital Pandemic

The World Health Organization (WHO) did not only report the increasing number of cases on the COVID-19 pandemic but also a significant swell in the number of cyberattacks since the remote work transition, through email scams targeting the general public. Sometime in April 2020, about 450 active WHO email login credentials were leaked online along with others working on the novel coronavirus response. Although the leaked credentials did not entirely put the WHO systems at risk, the attack dampened an older extranet system, used by current and retired staff as well as WHO organization partners.

According to the Modern Bank Heist research, surveyed from 25 CIOS and major financial institutions, 80% of the firms have experienced more cyberattacks which results in an increase of 13% year-over-year. Overall, the pandemic has been connected to a 238% surge in cyberattacks against banks. But because the pandemic has forced everyone to depend on the digital medium, organizations and people are forced to adapt to the current situation and this has made everyone become digitally dependent to maintain normalcy with everyday life despite the risks.

Unfortunately, only 51% of technology professionals and leaders are saying that their cybersecurity teams are equipped to detect and respond to the rising digital pandemic and only 59% are saying that their cybersecurity team has the needed tools and resources at home to perform their job effectively. The proliferation of these attacks may eventually lead to business jeopardy. Luckily, most of these can be forestalled by sound cyber hygiene and training employees on information security to increase their digital vigilance. 

The Role of Technology and IT Companies

In the wake of this crisis, IT companies can invest in robust email-filtering software, mandatory employee training regarding phishing emails and building a great cybersecurity team that they can outsource from trusted partners.  In addition, companies may want to consider whether they have proper network segmentation given the limited administrative access and credential protocols, which includes but not limited to multi-factor authentication and password management systems. To adhere to this demand, having an alliance with outsourcing partners can help the technology and IT industry to respond accordingly in the digital transformation era.

As cyberattacks continue to mount during this pandemic, many businesses and companies are scouting help from technology and IT companies. The demand for cybersecurity support is as high as the need for medical allies because the pandemic is not just on physical health but also digital health. Hence, there is a need for cybersecurity and IT specialists to address this dilemma. Therefore this industry has a big role to play.

Aside from having ample knowledge on these cyber attacks, the technology and IT industry should expect a surge of technical support needs from different companies as more and more businesses are in need of advanced IT consultancy. Rapid-response support services composed of certified IT professionals and threat analysts that are committed to building and implementing the most effective cybersecurity infrastructure for any businesses is equally important to have.

Partnership and Support

And since most if not all companies are now sourcing these skilled workers because of the new remote work set up, hiring limitations arise. There is a challenge to scout for the best people to do the job with the limited training opportunities and face-to-face skill transfer. Companies need individuals to put on board without the obligation to teach them the twists and turns of the IT industry. To put it simply, those who are already experts in the field. This is where outsourcing companies come in. 

Partnership with Infinit-O

Infinit-O’s aim is to create long lasting partnerships and endless opportunities for your institution while managing the sudden demand for technology and IT support. We render a strong understanding in cybersecurity and cloud management; all utilizing the latest technology to provide excellent value for our clients. We are also ISO 27001 and 9001 certified and GDPR-compliant, so your company and client’s data are safe

We can build you a great team of:

1. Cybersecurity Specialist
2. Threat Intelligence Analyst 
3. System Administrator
4. AWS and Azure DevOps Engineer
5. IT Technical Assistant
6. Information Technology Team
7. IT Operation Analyst
8. IT Operation Engineer

All the while ensuring Key Performance Indicators:

• high level and timely resolution of IT support and services
• great customer and client satisfaction rating

Key benefits of Infinit-O partnership:

• Cost Reduction

Expect high quality & productivity with a 70% saving on operational costs.

• Scalability

As your business demands shift, so can your Infinit-O team.

• Access to Excellent Talent

Our world-class “A+ Recruiting” process attracts world-class talent.

• Operational Excellence

Collaborative Service Level Agreement, metrics-intensive performance, and open communication.

• Trusted Partnership

Have confidence with our 98% client retention rate.

Let’s work together in Building a Great Cybersecurity and Cloud Management Team who can duly respond with the expanding IT needs.

Infinit-O is the trusted customer-centric and sustainable leader in Business Process Optimization to Small and Medium businesses in the Financial Services, Healthcare and Technology sectors by delivering continuous improvement through technology, data and people.