Fleets operators should ensure their digital platforms are using the latest technology to help fend off the growing risks of cyber crime. 

Angela Montacute, CEO, Digital Innk, said fleets should take action to ensure the digital platforms they use to interact with customers, suppliers and internally are secured with the latest technology

The warning comes from fleet software company Digital Innk, which points to a latest government survey that found 39% of UK businesses have identified a cyber attack in the last 12 months. 

Across the world, there are now nearly two billion internet users and over five billion mobile phone connections; every day, we send 294 billion emails and five billion SMS messages. Digital INNK warns each message is a risk, and communicating within more secure environments is advised.

Angela Montacute, CEO of Digital Innk, said: “Cyber attacks bring operational issues and the risks of reputational and financial damage. Fleets should take action to ensure the digital platforms they use to interact with customers, suppliers and internally are secured with the latest technology.”  

Its advice to management teams is to build a security culture throughout the company. All team members must be aware of security issues and be aware of their roles and responsibilities in preventing cyber-attacks. A review of technology can also ensure that software is built with security in mind.

Montacute concluded: “To fight increasingly sophisticated criminals, fleets must do all they can to manage data through supply chains. Using the latest technology is essential to building security. Utilising the features and architecture of subscription-based cloud services is one method to stay updated. These services deliver real-time updates and keep defences active and up to date.”