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The high-tech sector is a prime target for cyber-attacks due to the high value of its digital assets. These organisations often store sensitive data, intellectual property, and proprietary systems making them attractive to threat actors. We work closely with leading tech companies to strengthen their IT security posture and uncover potential vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
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The threats facing high-tech organisations are vast and constantly evolving, ranging from IP theft and ransomware to cloud misconfigurations and social engineering. Attacks designed to exploit data at rest or intercept data in transit are increasingly common.
With tech companies storing and processing enormous volumes of sensitive information often in distributed, multi-cloud environments. They have become prime targets for cybercriminals. Supply chain vulnerabilities, insider threats, and the rise of AI-driven attacks further intensify the risk landscape. Proactive defence strategies, regular testing, and regulatory alignment are critical to staying secure.
29%
29% of all cyberattacks in 2023 targeted technology companies—more than any other sector.
68%
68% of phishing targets in the tech sector clicked malicious links; 61% of businesses report weekly phishing attempts in 2024.
5.5B
In 2023, over 5.5 billion records were exposed in global breaches.
Tech companies like Twitter, T-Mobile, and MOVEit Transfer were among the hardest hit.
Cloud misconfigurations and weak access controls expose tech firms to breaches.
Vulnerabilities have surged 150% in five years, making cloud security a top priority.
Third-party providers can become entry points for attackers.
High-profile incidents like Socialarks show how indirect breaches can impact millions.
Phishing and impersonation target the human element.
Tech staff are frequent victims—training and awareness are key defences.
High tech companies – and their employees – generally have a higher risk appetite than their counterparts in other sectors. Also, they tend to be early adopters of new technologies that are still maturing and are therefore especially vulnerable to attacks and exploits. As a result, high-tech organizations typically have a very large attack surface to protect. Increasing cybercrime requires that a cybersecurity strategy that addresses specific cyberthreats in the technology sector which evolves around the following components-
Dionach’s cyber security experts have a solid history of working with technology companies, from startups through industry leading tech organisations. As a trusted cyber security partner for technology organisations, our long standing 25-year background, combined with our in-house innovation and research team enable us to stay on top of the latest cyber security threats to technology and empower organisations to meet the challenges faced in today’s complex cyber security landscape.
We deliver the whole spectrum of cyber security services, from long-term, enterprise wide strategy and implementation projects to single penetration tests.
Our team works with you to identify and assess your organisation’s vulnerabilities, define enterprise-wide goals, and advise how best to achieve them.
Our recommendations are clear, concise, pragmatic and tailored to your organisation.
Independent, unbiased, personalised – this is how we define our services. We guide you to spend wisely and invest in change efficiently.
Our recommendations are clear, concise, pragmatic and tailored to your organisation.
Independent, unbiased, personalised – this is how we define our services. We guide you to spend wisely and invest in change efficiently.
