Celebrating World Password Day: Essential Cybersecurity Tips from ZAG Technical Services

San Jose, Calif., May 2, 2024 – In recognition of World Password Day, ZAG Technical Services (ZAG), a respected IT consulting firm specializing in the Agriculture and Food & Beverage sectors, has released a valuable infographic designed to enhance the security practices of organizations. The downloadable resource is packed with actionable tips that businesses can easily implement to fortify their cybersecurity measures.

Key Features of the Infographic

The infographic offers a wealth of information, including:

• Five straightforward strategies for securing your email accounts
• The essential dos and don’ts of safe online interaction
• Staggering statistics regarding the costs and consequences of recent cybersecurity breaches

Why Employee Education is Crucial

With research from Verizon indicating that 74% of data breaches stem from human error—such as clicking on malicious links—the importance of ongoing employee education cannot be overstated. Allen Santana, ZAG’s cybersecurity operations manager, emphasizes the necessity for organizations within the ag sector to continually inform their staff about current threats and preventive measures. “Threats are constantly changing,” he noted.

Highlighted Tip: Multifactor Authentication

When asked to pinpoint a single essential takeaway from the infographic, Santana underscored the significance of multifactor authentication (MFA). While this additional security measure may not always be favored by users in the field, its implementation dramatically decreases the risk of a cybersecurity breach. Santana articulated the dual importance of protecting digital infrastructure for both business safety and ensuring the integrity of the food supply chain.

Download the Infographic

The infographic is available for download here. ZAG encourages readers to share this resource widely with their teams to foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness.

About ZAG Technical Services

ZAG Technical Services, Inc. is a premier IT consulting firm and managed services provider focusing on the agribusiness sector. With expertise in cybersecurity, data management, software services, and modern infrastructure solutions, ZAG is headquartered in San Jose, California, and operates additional offices in Salinas, California, and Boise, Idaho. Employing 140 IT specialists across 22 states, ZAG serves clients in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, dedicated to keeping organizations connected and operational at all times.