{"id":524,"date":"2022-11-03T12:32:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T17:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bellevue-wa-1140\/?p=524"},"modified":"2024-07-03T13:42:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T18:42:30","slug":"cybersecurity-checklist-for-the-hotel-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bellevue-wa-1140\/blog\/cybersecurity-checklist-for-the-hotel-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity Checklist for the Hotel Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity is a huge concern for the hotel industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hotels not only collect visitor information \u2014 including credit cards, names and addresses through reservation systems \u2014 but also often contain several other types of businesses. For example, hotels that include spa services, restaurants and gift shops run a greater risk for data breaches because all these areas may collect unique information and perform individual transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hotels are also vulnerable because many connect to smart technology that automates assets like lights, temperature controls, minibar monitors, keyless check-in\/check-out systems, and mobile food and drink orders. While travelers consider this capability extremely convenient, it places a target on the industry\u2019s back for hackers.<\/span><\/p>\n

[Related: <\/b>Phishing vs. Spoofing Attacks: Similarities, Differences and How to Prevent Them<\/b><\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n

The hotel industry constantly runs the risk of falling victim to phishing attacks, data breaches, ransomware, customer or staff identity theft and other costly cybersecurity incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n

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However, hotel owners can take proactive steps to fortify their best hotel cybersecurity guard and stay safe and aware.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Cybersecurity Checklist for the Hotel Industry<\/h2>\n

If you run a business like this, here is a hotel cybersecurity checklist for the industry to protect your business from cyber threats.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understand Your Systems and How They Connect<\/span><\/h2>\n

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One way to be safe is to be educated. Understanding all the point-of-sale systems, connected devices and reservation systems and how they work with other systems is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Staff definitely should be aware of what data they\u2019re collecting. They should also know the status of certain devices, systems or software:<\/span><\/p>\n