Hackers of India

COVID-19 Cyber impact on financial sector and remote employees

By  Amit Dubey  , Tal Catran  , Yair Feldman  on 18 Sep 2020 @ C0c0n


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The speaker emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity, , especially for large organizations that often neglect to rate their own vendors and third-party associates. They highlight the need for continuous monitoring and updating of security controls to stay ahead of sophisticated attacks.

The speaker shares three key tips for cybersecurity:

  1. Awareness: Educate yourself and others about potential threats and validate information before acting on it.
  2. Mindfulness: Be cautious when unsure about the safety of an action, the better part of valor is to err on the side of caution and seek advice if necessary.
  3. Cyber Hygiene: Practice good cyber habits such as keeping machines up-to-date, backing up data, making sure patches are updated and rebooting systems regularly.

A panelist adds a tip learned from their experience as a pilot in the air force academy: “The one that will shoot you down is the one you don’t see,” emphasizing the need to constantly look for weak spots and vulnerabilities.

The session concludes with a thank-you note to the audience and an invitation to reach out to the panelists on LinkedIn. The host expresses gratitude to the panelists and organizers, and the discussion comes to a close.