The importance of cybersecurity in companies refers to the protection of digital information, the devices being used and the assets of a person, business or organization. This can include personal information, electronic accounts, essential files, photographs, images and even money.

In an organization, people, processes and technology must go hand in hand to establish a solid defense against any breach or failure. There are a series of standards, protocols, methods and tools to reduce the possible dangers to the technological infrastructure of an institution.

Our managing partner, Héctor Torres, states that, if technology evolves by leaps and bounds, so will cyber-attacks. Some companies may be unaware of the possible consequences of, for example, the theft of confidential data or the economic losses that can result from an assault on technological resources.

“For the company, the most important issue is information: information about customers, employees, how the company is organized. So, if it is not protected, the business will not be successful because it will generate distrust or loss of money among customers and suppliers,” he emphasizes.

In this way, Torres explains that it is very important to introduce cybersecurity as a permanent part of companies. This will make it easier to carry out security policies and reviews that address emerging threats.

Our expert points out that, by not having a cybersecurity strategy, companies can fall into different consequences. For example, in case of a cyberattack, the organization will be involved in legal problems for not having a digital security policy; likewise, the reputation of the organization will diminish and affect future investment or contracting of goods and services.

For this reason, Torres recommends employers and common people to hire technological legal services with the objective of outlining an effective way to avoid this type of IT risks and to know how to act after one of the scenarios described above occurs.

“Given these attacks or incidents, companies should seek legal advice on how to cover their backs legally. A cybersecurity strategy and a legal plan can help avoid legal and reputational problems.” replied Torres.

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