Travel Boomed in the Summer of 2022: What About Fraud?
In 2021, travel revenue was low — less than half of pre-Covid levels. But a wave of “revenge travel” in 2022 turned the tide, with customers determined to make up for lost time. Almost 70 percent of U.S. travelers said…
E-Skimming Attack Increases Compromise Customer Payment and Personal Data
SecurityMetrics has shared this informational article with HFTP members and stakeholders after discovering a major increase in skimming tactics, especially e-skimming. This blog post is intended to spread awareness of e-skimming, as it targets businesses with online payment options and…
Security Alert: Be Proactive and Vigilant In Your Cybersecurity Defense
By: HFTP CEO Frank Wolfe, CAE, FIH The recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine has prompted a new security alert from the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The agency is encouraging U.S. organizations to proactively fortify their…
HFTP Club Members Can Now Access “Comprehensive Practices in Club Cybersecurity” Resource
Now is the time to proactively protect your club’s cybersecurity. To assist club members design an effective strategy, HFTP partnered with the National Club Association (NCA) to develop a detailed report on data and network security. Just released, “Comprehensive Practices…
Home-based Offices Introduce New Security Considerations
Last week, a HFTP Hangout was held with two security experts from Venza, highlighting security weaknesses for homebound personnel and recommending where to shore up safeguards.
A Series of Must-Read Articles on Cybersecurity Produced by the HFTP Research Centers
Data security remains a pressing concern and top priority for the hospitality industry. The HFTP Research Centers are dedicated to producing findings that can significantly aid hospitality businesses in their efforts to protect their guests’ privacy and personal information against…
Cybersecurity Professionals, Education and Certifications
Whether it is an in-house employee or an outsourced vendor, cybersecurity professionals are a must for all organizations. According to a study by Trustwave, there is a skills shortage when it comes to information security professionals and 76 percent of…
In the Event of a Cyberattack: Public Relations and Responding to the Media
Your organization has experienced a data breach. How do you handle telling your customers? One of the key pieces to a data breach response is the announcement to the public and affected individuals. How a company deals with public relations…
Securing the Internet of Things (IoT)
With the technological advancements emerging in recent years, it seems like everything is interconnected. Individuals can change the temperature in their house, open curtains, turn on a light, unlock a door or even track the contents of their refrigerator. All…
Outsourcing Cybersecurity and Contracts
For many companies in the hospitality space running smaller operations, having a full-time IT person on staff may not be an option. Other companies may have an IT manager on staff, but outsource the cybersecurity responsibilities to a company that…