The head of the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) warned companies not to ignore “crucial measures” to prevent cyber incidents following the regulator’s decision to fine construction firm Interserve 4.4 million pounds (U.S. $5 million) for failing to secure employee personal information.
“The biggest cyber risk businesses face is not from hackers outside of their company but from complacency within their company,” said U.K. Information Commissioner John Edwards in a news release Monday. He added organizations are leaving themselves vulnerable to cyberattacks by ignoring simple measures like updating software and training staff.
