Cybersecurity threats have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore, local technology experts are urging businesses operators and organisations to be aware of these threats and to put measures in place to address them.
Reckord gave the warning while a panellist on a webinar organised by MC Systems in collaboration with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce, the Jamaica Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association, and The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica designed to assist companies to remain in business.
Addressing the digital transformation of some businesses due to COVID-19, Reckord said that the cybersecurity risks have amplified, particularly for some businesses that are transacting more e-commerce transactions.
Sharing some of the myths surrounding cybersecurity, he stated that the casualness of businesses that do not secure their data needs to be addressed as many companies do not see the need to protect their data.
Colin McGann, assistant general manager, MC Systems, said that it is important for businesses to recognise that information technology systems are the sum total of imperfect parts, which is flawed software running on flawed operating systems and flawed networks which are then exposed to the Internet.
