Young employees have different attitudes to cyber crime
June 8, 2022
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If you employ young people, you should be aware how some risky online behaviours have become normalised for them. It’s a security risk to your business
If you employ anyone aged between 16 and 19, you need to pay special attention to the cyber security training you’re giving your team.
A new study has revealed that a host of worrying online behaviour has become almost normalised among many young people. And much of this activity is illegal.
We’re not talking serious cyber crime such as ransomware attacks or stealing data.
But one in three 16 to 19-year-olds have admitted to digital piracy; and a quarter have tracked or trolled someone online.
Most of these behaviours may not directly affect your business. But some are so commonplace that too many young people view them as a part of everyday life.
That’s not something you want them bringing to work.
Casual software piracy or illegal downloads on devices used for work could open the door to a massive security breach.
The answer is simple: Hold cyber security training for all your employees on a regular basis.
This training should:
- Highlight the impact of bad online behaviour and potential for security breaches
- Help everyone understand how this kind of activity can harm people – and your business
- Make everyone aware of the scams and attacks that your business is vulnerable to, as well as the part they play in keeping everyone protected
- Make the consequences clear for anyone found to be engaging in this behaviour
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In many cases, however, a wayleave adds unnecessary complexity and delays, frustrates tenants, and can expose landlords to long-term legal risks.
At Vorboss, we’ve connected thousands of office spaces across London without a wayleave, keeping landlords in full control and getting tenants online faster.
What is a wayleave?
A wayleave is a written agreement between a landowner and a telecoms operator. It gives the operator permission to install and keep equipment on private property.
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Why a wayleave isn’t required for standard in-building fibre connections
For a standard in-building fibre connection serving a tenant, a wayleave isn’t a legal requirement. Important protections, like building access, fire safety, repairing any damage, and removing equipment, are already covered by the tenant’s lease and usual building rules.
If no wayleave is signed, no Code rights are triggered, meaning the landlord retains full control and the installation exists under a simple, fully revocable licence.
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- Landlords keep full control – equipment can be moved or removed when the building changes.
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