At URL Pro we understand that using unauthorized channels to share corporate information not only breaches our protocols, but opens an invisible door to security incidents that can jeopardize the future of the company. Welcome to Riesgo Zero, the space where we learn to protect what makes us great.
The risk of unauthorized channels
Sharing company information through unauthorized means — such as WhatsApp, mobile phones, SMS, personal email, personal devices, or remote-control apps — directly breaches information security controls and exposes the organization to a real risk of data leaks.
When the risk materializes
The company is seriously harmed when these risks materialize: information exfiltration, ransomware, reputational damage, fines, loss of contracts, lawsuits, and even the shutdown of operations.
The most vulnerable link: the user
Technical and physical security infrastructure can be robust, but a chain is only as strong as its weakest link: the user, who is often assigned lax security controls or broader permissions than necessary.
A permanent threat
Cybercriminals are constantly lurking from anywhere in the world. When information travels through unauthorized channels, the security of the entire company can be compromised in a matter of seconds.
The financial and operational impact
Silent information leaks through unauthorized channels have a real financial and operational impact: loss of intellectual property, a drop in corporate reputation, legal sanctions under data protection regulations, and fines that can run into millions of dollars.
What the statistics show
- Public chat apps (WhatsApp, Telegram): 45% of incidents.
- Unsecured email: 25%.
- Cloud storage on personal accounts: 15%.
- Removable media (USB): 10%.
- Social media leaks: 9%.
The impact analysis projects financial losses of up to $4.8 million, severe reputational damage, and pending regulatory fines.
Protecting our most valuable asset
Information security doesn't depend only on firewalls or advanced systems, but on every decision we make. Sharing corporate or sensitive data through unauthorized channels opens the door to critical breaches that put the operation, the reputation, and the trust of the whole company at risk. A single click on the wrong channel can compromise an entire company's effort.
Protect our assets: always use official channels, and remember that regulatory compliance starts with individual responsibility.
Thank you for your valuable time joining us for this edition of Riesgo Zero; we hope these lessons become a key tool to reinforce our security culture every day.
URL Pro Security Officer
