ICT Security: Security checks needed more often

Semi-regular testing is no longer enough to safeguard companies doing business on the web, as more activity is taking place around online assets

Angela Madden, managing director, Rits
Angela Madden, managing director, Rits

With the so-called hacktivism groups like Anonymous regularly hijacking the IT systems of innocent companies in order to launch online attacks, it’s becoming increasingly important for companies to stay on top of poor security habits.

That’s according to Angela Madden, managing director of security and risk management specialists Rits, who says that while Anonymous is among the best-known cyber criminals, there are many more out there.

“Companies make themselves into ...