Fighting Cyber Crime
Introduction Regional Cyber Protect Officer for SEROCU To engage with, and develop relationships with companies and organisations within the region to promote cyber security and the role of the SEROCU CCU.
The Regional Units NCA Regional Organised Crime Units (SEROCU) Local Forces (Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Thames Valley)
Cyber Crime In Numbers • 3.9 Million cyber crimes reported in 12 months (2016) Up from 2.5M in 2015 • Cost to UK economy... £27 Billion in 2011 → £49 Billion in 2014 • Average breach costs £1.46M to £3.14M (large company) • 500 Million new viruses in 2015 • 3000 DDoS attacks per day • 500K phishing attempts per day (93% ransomware)
Peel’s First Principle “The basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder”
It Is Preventable!! ...of cybercrime is preventable (GCHQ)
Becoming a victim How will you find out? 1) The criminals themselves 2) An irate supplier/customer 3) The Police 4) A member of staff 5) Journalists 6) Internal computer software 7. You may never find out…
Why Your Company? “I rob banks because that’s where the money is..” Willie Sutton
Have You Been Compromised?
Ransomware • Currently targeting individuals → Moving towards businesses • Demands from £600+ • No guarantees to get data back • Supporting criminality • Repeat victimisation Backup using an external HDD Do it regularly Store backup securely Cloud storage not immune
A Recent Investigation • Hacked a rivals database obtaining client details • Pleaded guilty to section 1 CMA • 10 month suspended imprisonment • Disqualified directors for 12 months
What is the cost?? £600 60,000 usernames 20,000 cc details £150,000
General Data Protection Regulation Possible fines of Fined £400k 4% of global turnover or € 20M Global Turnover.. £1.84b
Your Response EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION!!! • Senior leader led security culture • Phishing tests • Staff awareness campaigns • Physical security
Cyber Essentials
10 Steps to Cyber Security
Action Fraud
Thank You DS Chris Greatorex @SouthEastROCU Serocucybercrimeunit@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk
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