Every year, over two million guests choose the Maldives for one reason, an experience they cannot get anywhere else. That experience passes through dozens of hands before it arrives. This includes overseas agents, booking platforms, resorts, payment processors, and other key stakeholders. Each handoff is a point where something can go wrong. That connectivity is what makes this industry work but it is also what makes it so vulnerable to cyber threats.

Cyber Security is more than just an IT department’s concern. It influences every stage of the guest journey, from reservations to daily operations. When something goes wrong, the consequences hit operationally, financially and reputationally, usually at the same time and faster than most operators expect.

The impact of a cyberattack is immediate and disruptive. Booking systems can be taken offline, leaving staff unable to access critical operational and financial systems. Attackers may exploit genuine customer data to facilitate financial fraud and expose sensitive information, including passport details, travel schedules, and payment records.
The next cyberattack is not a question of if, but when. Are you ready?…(continued via the link below)

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