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TRUSTWAVE RELEASES SPIDERLABS RESEARCH ON ACTIONABLE CYBERSECURITY INTELLIGENCE FOR HOSPITALITY
rustwave , a leading
T cybersecurity and managed security services provider , has released comprehensive research shedding light on the distinctive cybersecurity risks encountered by the hospitality sector . The report , 2023 Hospitality Sector Threat Landscape : Trustwave Threat Intelligence Briefing and Mitigation Strategies , explores the specific threats and risks that hospitality organisations face , along with practical insights and mitigations to strengthen their defences .
In its new research , Trustwave SpiderLabs has documented the attack flow utilised by threat groups , exposing their tactics , techniques and procedures . From brute forcing to exploiting known vulnerabilities to attacking exposed open ports , these persistent threats pose significant risks to the hospitality industry .
Spanning from hotels to restaurants to cruise ships , the hospitality sector has become deeply woven into the everyday routines of millions of people , making its cybersecurity threat landscape especially vast , complex and critical . Nearly 31 % of hospitality organisations have reported a data breach in their company ’ s history , of which 89 % have been affected more than once in a year , according to a report by Cornell University and FreedomPay . While the average cost of a hospitality breach ( US $ 3.4 million ) is lower than the crossindustry average ( US $ 4.4 million ), the impact on reputation can cause significant harm to the bottom line due to the highly competitive nature of the industry .
“ With unique considerations , such as the adoption of contactless technology and the steady turnover of customers and employees , the hospitality industry faces a complex security landscape with distinct challenges ,” said Trustwave Chief Information Security Officer , Kory Daniels . “ In an industry where guest satisfaction and reputation are paramount , staying secure while offering cutting-edge technology is a delicate balancing act . Our latest threat briefing is a valuable resource for security leaders within the hospitality sector , providing a comprehensive view of the threats observed by our SpiderLabs
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