Cybersecurity has become an even larger issue for staffing companies today than pre-pandemic.
From customer leads to sales figures to account information, businesses of all types are collecting and storing more critical data than ever before. Unfortunately, the more data companies collect, the more attractive they become to cyber criminals. More than 66% of SMBs reported a cyberattack over a 12-month period.
Many Staffing firms have undergone numerous market changes and fluctuations in recent years, making them not as focused on—or unaware of—the potential cyber risks of today’s dispersed workforce.
Busy talent using the same username/password combinations across multiple accounts can become victims of credential stuffing, a form of cyberattack whereby hackers use previously stolen username and password combinations to gain access to other accounts. In addition, although most major video conferencing platforms have taken measures to prevent intrusions, hackers may still be able to obtain confidential or sensitive information from participants.
In our latest article, How Outsourcing IT Can Minimize Cyberattacks for Staffing Agencies, we dive into how partnering with a trusted Managed IT services provider allows staffing agencies to reduce risk, increase revenue, and focus on their core business.
