Colleagues will be well aware that the risk from cyber enabled crime remains the number one security related risk to Cemex business across the globe. In fact, cyber related crime is probably the most significant risk to the vast majority of businesses, regardless of size or global span.

In recent weeks multiple competitor companies have reported cyber attacks which have severely disrupted their operations.

It is more vital now than ever before, for each of us to practice safe and secure use of our IT and email accounts.

Staff are reminded:

• Never click on a link contained within an email if you are not 100% sure of the origin.
• If in doubt, check the email veracity with the sender first, preferably by telephone (never by direct reply to the email in question).
• Never enter your log-on credentials from an email link.
• Do not browse or download files from websites or links you do not trust.
• Always assume Cemex will not forward emails requiring your log on credentials.
• Practice safe password management.

In case you detect a suspicious behaviour or Malware in your computer, IMMEDIATELY turn off the network connection (WiFi and cable) and call the Help Desk to inform the Information Security team or, using another device, send an email to: incident.management@cemex.com and ism@cemex.com

Colleagues are encouraged to view an informative, bespoke video, recorded in partnership with the West Midlands Region Organised Crime Unit, accessible here.