Cyberattacks pose significant risks to organizations across all industries, especially when they target safety and risk management data, potentially leading to widespread safety incidents or disrupting critical operations that protect communities. As cyberattacks have risen over the years, Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS) has increased its investment in cybersecurity to stay ahead of these challenges. 

At the heart of RSS’s data protection efforts is its security team, whose dedication was recognized with the 2023 UC Tech Award for excellence in IT Security. The security team plays a pivotal role in leading every division of RSS in maintaining the highest level of data protection, ensuring security is an organization-wide effort.

Types of Cyberattacks Targeting Organizations

1. Spear Phishing: Cybercriminals deceive employees by exploiting company processes, leading to data breaches.
2. Data Integrity Attacks: Altered data can cause confusion, leading to potential operational or safety risks.
3. Ransomware: Critical data is held hostage, with organizations pressured to pay for its release.
4. Supply Chain Attacks: Breaching vendors allows hackers to infiltrate larger organizations.
5. IoT Vulnerabilities: Compromising devices can disrupt critical operations or safety systems.
    

Strengthening Security Through 3rd Party Audits

RSS’s commitment to security is continuously reinforced through third-party audits, ensuring its defenses remain effective and compliant. In 2020, an evaluation by Cynergistek revealed that RSS scored 12% above the industry average. Building on this success, RSS improved its compliance score to 96% by 2021, surpassing the industry benchmark by 34%. In 2022, rigorous assessments by Coalfire confirmed that RSS continues to lead in all critical security categories. This iterative approach ensures that RSS’s security systems are consistently validated as effective and compliant with industry standards.

Data Protection with Leading Tools

RSS is implementing advanced tools, including Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST, DAST), data loss protection (DLP), and endpoint detection response (EDR), to protect client data from various threats. Programmatic threat detection tools also enable RSS to flag unusual activities for investigation in real time. Finally, continuous team training and regular security exercises ensure that all RSS employees are prepared for potential cyber threats.

Looking Forward

The 2023 UC Tech Award, coupled with outstanding third-party audit results, highlights RSS’s ongoing commitment to cybersecurity excellence. In the near future, RSS plans to implement AI-powered and machine learning-driven monitoring systems to elevate threat detection capabilities, identifying and flagging unusual activities for deeper investigation. As RSS continues to leverage AI advancements and partner with leading third-party organizations, its dedication to protecting critical data remains at the forefront, ensuring security, compliance, and innovation for all clients.

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