Cyber Security for

Housing Associations

The housing sector has not been exempted from the rise in cyber-attacks. The rapid digitalisation of services, accelerated during and since the pandemic, has significantly expanded the sector’s attack surface, with attacks on the sector rising by 93% in 2021. Remote working and online service delivery have also intensified risks via phishing, malware, ransomware, and other cyber threats.

1 in 4

Housing Associations experienced a cyber attack or breach in 2020 - with threats continuing to increase.

 - Yorkshire Housing, 2022

Housing Sector Challenges in the Face of Cyber Threats

Increasing Recovery Cost of Cyber Attacks

With the methods of attack becoming increasingly sophisticated and cyber criminals employing multi-layer attacks that target various elements of an organisations structure simultaneously, including wider supply chain networks - the recovery costs are now higher than ever.

Maintaining Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory compliance continues to be pushed to the forefront of cyber security - and is particularly crucial for public bodies/organisations, such as housing associations who are tasked with ensuring their client and tenant data is secure. Failure to do so can lead to significant penalties and fines.

Manufacturing Becoming the Most Targeted Sector

Many manufacturers

Common Attack Types in Manufacturing

Ransomware

Ransomware refers to a malicious software that encrypts a victim’s data and demands a ransom for its release.

Phishing

Phishing attacks employ deceptive emails, text messages or website links to try and trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords or payment information.

Malware

Malware is any software that is intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer or server, leak private information or gain unauthorised access to information or systems.

BEC (Business Email Compromise)

A phishing attack that impersonates a trusted individual or organisation to trick employees into transferring funds or divulging sensitive information.

Supply Chain Attacks

This type of attack shifts the focus to a supplier or service provider who operates within the supply chain of the main target, with attacks on the supply chain often easier to coordinate and potentially causing sustained damages, costing millions in revenue disruption.

DDoS Attacks

A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack overwhelms a target server or network with malicious traffic that disrupts normal operations and prevents functionality for legitimate users.

Protecting Manufacturing Operations from Cyber Threats

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