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Fujitsu - University of London Computer Centre hit by cyber-attack
May 2015 by Fujitsu
Following the news that the University of London Computer Centre was hit with a cyber-attack this morning, please see below comments from Rob Lay, Enterprise and Cyber Security Solutions Architect in UK and Ireland at Fujitsu:
“It seems that not a week goes by that we don’t see a cyber-attack of one type or another. This time, University of London is under the spotlight. The amount of data and confidential information that is transacted every day, coupled with the growth in reliance on digital services, means that any organisation is at risk – making most an easy target in the eyes of a cyber-criminal.
“According to our recent ‘Digital Inside Out’ study into digital enablement, more than 1 in 5 consumers will now always use a digital service when it is offered by an organisation. Yet, despite the surge in usage, concerns amongst consumers still remains; of the 12% of UK consumers who said they never use digital services when offered to them, the second highest reason given for this was security concerns.
“Organisations can no longer afford to make mistakes in security. By communicating from the top down what cyber security means to its business, organisations can help all staff recognise their responsibility in ensuring the company is adequately prepared to manage threats. Security impacts everyone, including students, and being prepared to respond quickly to incidents will help to reduce that impact.”
