Ransomware continues to be one of the largest cyberthreats facing hoteliers.

But, who’s behind the attacks?

This week, the VENZA Echo takes a look at the ALPHV gang—one of the most prolific and dangerous criminal organisations targeting hospitality.

Find out who this group is, how they work, and how you can stay secure in this article.

Hotel night shift employees are increasingly targeted by social engineering attacks.

This feature of the VENZA Echo discusses the threat and how you can mitigate the risk.

Data protection can’t be simply checking a box or setting a one-size-fits-all company policy.

It must be about building a mindset where the principles of data stewardship are valued at all levels and by all employees.

Most who have followed this problem area know the above the be true. But, despite that, actually building and maintaining a strong culture remain exceptionally difficult.

In this week’s feature of the VENZA Echo, we’ll look at why this is, why culture matters, and what practical steps you can take to strengthen your own culture.

Culture is essential and starts at the top. This is as true for data protection practices as for most areas of business.

In this week’s feature of the VENZA Echo, we take a look at how leaders can set the tone for an organisational culture that prioritizes the safeguarding of personal information, not just for compliance but as a foundation of trust, respect, and integrity.

Dive into the full article to learn more about setting a strong data privacy culture from the top down and the lasting impact it can have on your company.

What’s in a number?

In cybersecurity—a lot.

This week’s feature of the VENZA Echo digs into some key statistics that frame how we’re approaching 2024. Get the facts, along with practical takeaways about what they mean for you.

Did you know? Bolstering your data security measures can lead to substantial savings on cyber insurance premiums.

From mitigating risks to enhancing compliance and incident response readiness, this week’s feature of the VENZA Echo discusses investing in data protection not only secures your data but also strengthens your bottom line.

Receiving cyber insurance is only half the battle.

Once covered, you have to ensure you’ll be eligible for coverage in the event of a claim.

Find out how to avoid claim denials in this week’s feature of the VENZA Echo.

Cyber insurance remains a hot topic for hoteliers.

With increasing threats and brand requirements, what was once seen as a luxury item is now widely viewed as a necessity for prudent management companies.

Last year, we covered key aspects of the insurance market with a series of articles geared toward those new to the topic.

This month, the Echo is updating our coverage of the topic with information about the critical insurance issues of 2024, starting with the most important: pricing trends.

VENZA’s second article on data protection threats related to the travel partner site Booking.com.

How do you know which data privacy laws apply to you?

Even those who understand the rules of law—the rights granted to consumers and obligations placed upon controllers—are often challenged to know which laws govern them.

This week, the Echo continues our focus on data privacy by exploring the scope of law and criteria that determine its applicability.