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Launched just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the classes are free to take online.
Jewelers Mutual Group has added new cyber education courses to its online Safety and Security Academy.
Neenah, Wisc.—With losses due to cybercrime on the rise, Jewelers Mutual Group wants to help jewelers protect themselves and their businesses.
The insurance provider has added new cyber education courses to its online Safety and Security Academy.
The online education center was launched earlier this year in partnership with the Jewelers’ Security Alliance and UL Solutions.
Created just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the courses are free to members of the jewelry industry.
The classes cater to jewelry business owners and their staffs, sharing helpful tips for safeguarding digital assets and customers’ data.
Topics include how to establish a “security-aware” culture, responding to ransomware attacks, and implementing employee controls.
“Education is the first line of defense against cybercrimes,” said Jewelers Mutual’s Chief Information Security Officer Grant Hansen.
“In today’s evolving digital landscape, every jewelry business owner and their staff need to refresh themselves on cyber safety and security best practices regularly to stay vigilant and take preventive action to help reduce the likelihood of becoming a target.”
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The insurance provider has added new cyber education courses to its online Safety and Security Academy.
The online education center was launched earlier this year in partnership with the Jewelers’ Security Alliance and UL Solutions.
Created just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the courses are free to members of the jewelry industry.
The classes cater to jewelry business owners and their staffs, sharing helpful tips for safeguarding digital assets and customers’ data.
Topics include how to establish a “security-aware” culture, responding to ransomware attacks, and implementing employee controls.
“Education is the first line of defense against cybercrimes,” said Jewelers Mutual’s Chief Information Security Officer Grant Hansen.
“In today’s evolving digital landscape, every jewelry business owner and their staff need to refresh themselves on cyber safety and security best practices regularly to stay vigilant and take preventive action to help reduce the likelihood of becoming a target.”
The courses are part of the company’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness within the industry about how important cybersecurity is for business owners.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has documented $27.6 billion of cyber-related losses over the last five years, according to the agency’s 2022 Internet Crime Report.
“With losses nearly doubling from 2021 to 2022 and trends continuing upward, heightened awareness and robust cybersecurity education and training are critical,” said Jewelers Mutual.
In particular, the company highlighted how important it is for jewelers to set clear expectations with technology service providers as it relates to how customer data is handled.
“Ensuring the security of valuable data is a shared responsibility. It is our belief that by sharing knowledge and best practices, the industry can collectively fortify its defenses against cyber threats and other criminal acts,” said Hansen.
For more information about the courses, visit Jewelers Mutual’s website.
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