Cybersecurity for the work-anywhere generation

Recent high-profile cyber-attacks have highlighted the importance of online security. But are technological solutions at the mercy of human error?

Businesses are coming under frequent and increasingly brazen attacks from computer hackers looking to steal sensitive data about customers and disrupt their operations. But many organisations are failing to take adequate steps to repel these onslaughts and often seem clueless about what to do when they happen.

This summer's scandal, when hackers attacked the Ashley Madison adultery website - posting confidential details online about 33 million accounts - should serve as a wake-up call to businesses, especially those dealing with personal data. They need to protect their customers' data from cyber-attack - or see their reputations shredded.