{"id":3781,"date":"2025-06-13T07:34:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T05:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=3781"},"modified":"2025-06-13T07:35:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T05:35:45","slug":"cybersecurity-in-hotels-key-strategies-for-the-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/cybersecurity-in-hotels-key-strategies-for-the-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity in hotels: key strategies for the sector"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity in hotels<\/b> has become an essential pillar of operational and reputational management in the tourism sector. As guest experiences become digital, from booking to checkout, the risks of cyberattacks, data loss, and fraud also increase. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s not just about protecting a Wi-Fi network; we’re talking about protecting sensitive information, such as thousands of customers’ personal and financial data.<\/span><\/p>\n

The hotel sector needs to adapt to new digital threats,<\/b> incorporating proactive strategies, <\/span>cybersecurity tools,<\/span><\/a> and ongoing processes for reviewing their risk exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is where technological innovation comes into play, with solutions specifically designed to secure these businesses’ digital infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of these solutions is<\/span> Kartos.<\/span><\/a>. This is not just a simple analytics platform but a <\/span>Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) platform.<\/b>. This means it helps businesses continuously identify, measure, and mitigate digital vulnerabilities, constantly assessing their exposure to real threats.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the hotel industry, Kartos can detect everything from network breaches to leaked customer data on forums without requiring any implementation within hotel chains’ complex internal structures. <\/span><\/p>\n

Want to reduce your exposure to cyber threats before it’s too late?<\/b> Learn more about how<\/span> Enthec<\/span><\/a> and its Kartos platform can help to protect your hotel starting today.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why is cybersecurity in hotels more critical than ever?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The digitalization of the tourism sector has brought great benefits, but has opened new doors for cybercriminals. A report by IBM Security revealed that <\/span>the hospitality sector is one of the ten most attacked globally,<\/b> mainly due to the volume of personal and financial information it handles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hotels often operate with legacy systems, insecure configurations, or outdated password policies. Added to this are connected devices, such as smart locks or IoT HVAC systems, which, if not adequately protected, become entry points for attackers. <\/span><\/p>\n

And what are hackers looking for in a hotel?<\/b><\/h3>\n