Navigating the cyber impacts of COVID-19

What we are seeing

As the effects of the Coronavirus are felt around the world, governments’ and business’s primary focus is the safety of their citizens, employees and customers. Meanwhile, cyber attackers are impersonating health organizations (for example. World Health Organization, healthcare organizations etc) and other government entities, in malicious email campaigns designed to invoke fear, hoping to trigger action that will provide them opportunity to gain accessto systems and sensitive information. A carefully considered approach will enable an organization to proactively address cyber challenges during an extraordinary event. The below offers a few cyber considerations for organizations to think about as they align their strategies and workforce around COVID-19.