WARNING! Your Data Is Vulnerable: How To Select Personnel Who Will Protect You From Cyber Espionage

In early May, the Sony Play Station network became the victim of a major theft of customer account data. This was at least partly because one of the leading companies that provides SSL encryption codes saw their data compromised. At end of May saw a very serious attack against took place against some of our country’s most critical defense-related companies. Thousands of cyber espionage attacks are directed toward our country, its infrastructure, and government entities each day.

Many billions of dollars are spent each year on anti-virus and anti-malware software. Companies develop security procedures and may even hire a unit to monitor network intrusions, address threats, and enforce policy. Companies also spend billions in salaries and lost productivity to have their staff attend security-related training. Still, most security breaks take advantage of a single link in the security chain—the individual employee falling for a trap that was set for them by a malicious hacker.

It has been said that “The best defense is a good offense.” Sometimes, however, the best defense is simply that—a good defense. With all the resources spent in an attempt to stay ahead of the hackers (government or otherwise) It is surprising how little time and effort are spent on the most productive and effective tool of all—selecting security minded personnel in the first place!

Dr. Jim Higgins, Ed.D., Senior Managing Director of Affirmative Action Services will be presenting a free webinar exploring the instincts and perceptional factors that exist in each person that makes them vulnerable to hackers and their tools. You will also learn about the tools and techniques of Industrial and Organizational Psychology and how they can be used to help you select security-minded staff while ensuring that your workforce remains diverse, highly productive and successful.

This is another free learning opportunity by Affirmative Action Services, your one-stop EEO consulting firm. To register, copy and paste the web address below into your browser and complete the registration form: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/972975411. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jim Higgins at (916) 204-1749 of JHiggins@AffirmativeActionServices.com.