• "It's critical to maintain hiring methods consistent," says
Security Intelligence's Douglas Bonderud. Simply because
new employees aren't full-time employees (FTEs), don't
change the interview, vetting process, or background check
standards." (Bonderud). I concur with the author's viewpoint.
We can't let our guard down just because an employee is
on a temporary basis. Just by being employed, a seasonal
employee offers as big of a threat as an FTE. Seasonal
employees, for example, will have access to information such
as the company's email address. They may use the email as
a sort of phishing to try to get someone to click bait if they
wanted to be a threat.
• "It's also a good idea to have them sign a nondisclosure
agreement expressly declaring that they have no claim to
corporate data and prohibiting the transmission or
replication of this information outside of necessary business
use," Bonderud says (Bonderud). There are numerous jobs in
the hospitality business, including night auditor, front desk
agent, concierge service member, and so on (Medina). When
a temporary employee is eventually let go, it's critical for
managers to double-check that the employee has signed all
of the required paperwork. It may not prevent an incident
from occurring, but it will inculcate in the employee's mind
the fear of repercussions if they expose confidential
company information somewhere. All new employees,
whether temporary or permanent, should take a secure
computer user training course. the company's security
methods and policies Managers should inform employees
that if any protocol or policy is broken, there will be
repercussions.
• 3. According to Clint Boulton of CIO, "phishing, hacking, and
malware attacks accounted for the majority of incidents for
the second year in a row, with 43 percent..." (Boulton). It is
critical for a manager to ensure that their company's
information is well protected. A manager can set a positive
example and show leadership by ensuring that most of their
technology is up to date, that employees are following and
enforcing security protocols, and deleting old employee
accounts. There may be a range of wireless networks to
choose from in hotel operations. The manager should make
it clear that personal devices are not to be utilized for work-
related purposes. A good leader will ensure that both the
company and its people are safe.
References:
• "Seasonal Employee Security Risks: Present Danger,
Proactive Defense," by D. Bonderud. 2 November 2016,
SecurityIntelligence.com.
https://securityintelligence.com/seasonal-employee-security-
risks-present-dangerproactive-defense/
• "Humans Are (Still) The Weakest Cybersecurity Link,"
according to C. Boulton. CIO.com. The date is April 19,
2017. . https://www.cio.com/article/3191088/humans-are-
still-the-weakestcybersecurity-link.html
• "10 Popular Seasonal Jobs In Hospitality," by K. Medina.
Hcareers.com. The date is November 8, 2018. .
https://www.hcareers.com/article/job-search-tips/10-popular-
seasonal-jobs-inhospitality
