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Cybersecurity tends not to be top of mind for most people as they ease into the Christmas season. Except for cybercriminals, that is. For them, given that holidays mean limited staff and resources, the Christmas season is like, well, Christmas. Guards are down, online shopping is up, which is a dangerous breeding ground for laziness and complacency: two things that these bad actors are counting on.<\/p>\n

If only that creativity-requiring Christmas favorite, the Elf on a Shelf, could be used to monitor cybercriminals at this time of year, rather than potentially misbehaving children. But since it can\u2019t, employers can step in. Not to creepily perch themselves in precarious situations in their employees’ houses to watch over them and their families. No, that would be wrong. Where they can provide value though is by sharing these holiday cybersecurity tips to help keep their team members safe and secure, cyber-wise, during these coming weeks. Consider it as our gift to you this holiday season.<\/p>\n

Keeping Your Employees Cybersafe This Holiday Season<\/h2>\n

In addition to simply wanting your staff members to avoid the headaches, and even devastation, that accompany victims of cybercrime, today\u2019s employers have even more reason than ever to want their employees to adopt top-notch cybersecurity best practices. In these times of hybrid and remote work environments, many organizations have adopted a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) work policy in which employees can use their personal devices for work purposes. While BYOD is convenient for employees and can result in cost-savings for employers, it does present some significant security vulnerabilities for organizations. All the more reason to ensure that employees are being cyber smart on their devices, devices that may have access to your sensitive organizational data.<\/p>\n

Doing e-Commerce Right<\/h3>\n

Online shopping has grown like crazy in recent years. Americans spent over $200 billion<\/a> on online holiday shopping last year, and 60% of holiday shoppers prefer online purchasing over visiting a retail store. It\u2019s safe to say that your employees will be indulging in some online shopping this month. And e-Commerce has the ability to be rife with cyber vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n

Here are some strategies to share with your staff for a safe (and fun) online shopping experience:<\/p>\n