As remote employment in Australia has become a norm due to the pandemic, cybercriminals have gained an advantage. It’s a frightening reality that is being fueled by an increase in phishing scams, identity theft and other types of cybercrimes. There are now huge concerns for both individuals and organisations in Australia. Even in the wake of the flood that devastated New South Wales and Queensland, online scams persist. Scammers are taking advantage of the tragedy by posing as charities and government agencies.

Cybercrime can cost your business a huge chunk of money and harm your reputation if you’re not careful enough. In fact, 3 billion phishing emails are sent worldwide every single day. Your systems might be at risk if you don’t have adequate security measures in place and your staff aren’t trained to identify suspicious emails or links.

Moving to a new home is like upgrading your data storage systems. You need to keep what’s important and valuable, but don’t waste precious resources moving unnecessary stuff. A data housekeeping strategy is one of those things that, if done well, can add a lot of value to your organisation. But it takes time and effort. The key is to start small. Here are some guidelines you can use to get started.