Cyber security is now a Board level issue for many companies, and one that lawyers advising the Board must understand. But how much do we really know about this increasing risk?
This article gives a practical and legal update looking at:
what is a cyber attack?
who are the cyber criminals and when are companies most at risk?
steps companies can take to protect against cyber threats
It also focuses on recent guidance issued on "Cyber Security in Corporate Finance" and highlights what the UK and EU legislators are doing to try to tackle this 'Tier One' threat.