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Something to Think About bump in the cybernight, it usually means there’s
a monster there. It just hasn’t struck yet.
Too often, companies fail to adequately protect
themselves against cybercrime, because they are The wine industry has a long and storied history
laboring under a trifecta of misconceptions: and holds an important place in culture and daily
life. From small vineyards to wine conglomerates,
● “We’re not a bank or even a household brand there are financial gains to be made for the hacker
name so we aren’t a target.” This is a prime looking to grow his ill-gotten gains. By following
example of absolutist thinking and the harm it some basic steps, you can ensure that cyber crimi-
can cause. To the thief, even the poorest person nals are the only ones claiming sour grapes.
has something worth stealing.
About the Author
● “We could never defend ourselves against mas-
sive ransomware gangs and state-sponsored Mark Sangster is vice president and industry secu-
actors so why even try?” When it comes to the rity strategist at eSentire. He is the author of No
average cybercriminal, Thomas Crowne they are Safe Harbor: The Inside Truth About Cybercrime
not. That said, there’s no reason to stand up and How to Protect Your Business. Mark is an
when the bullets are flying. By carrying out basic award-winning speaker at international conferences
cyber protections you can reduce your risk by and prestigious stages including the Harvard Law
up to 80 percent. School and RSAConference. He has appeared on
CNN News Hour to provide expert opinion on inter-
● “We never saw it coming.” In the world of national cybercrime issues, and is a go-to subject
cybersecurity, by the time you see the red flag, matter expert for leading publications and media
it’s too late. Heed the little signs. They won’t all outlets including the Wall Street Journal and Forbes
pan out to be cyber attacks, but when things go when covering major data breach events.

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