In Peru, only 7% of companies consider that it is likely to detect a cyber attack in time, due to the low effectiveness of security systems and the lack of specialized and sophisticated resources. About 93% of companies say they spend less than $ 1 million on security controls and those who invest the most are large financial and communications companies.
Likewise, there is a greater risk when companies do not invest enough in technology or employees are not trained to use it properly. These aspects make any company vulnerable to cyber attacks that can subtract passwords from bank accounts that compromise the economy of the firm.
To change the scenario, it is a must for companies to allocate up to 50% more of their budget in new data protection technologies, such as monitoring programs and technology that allows the backup of all organizational information.
In the same way, all those who use these tools should be properly trained. It is also essential to involve senior management in understanding the threats, vulnerabilities of the company and the consequences.
L.Sáenz
Source: La República
