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title: The pragmatist's guide to cybersecurity in payroll
description: Why payroll professionals should be a company’s first and last line of defence in fighting cybercrime.
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# [The pragmatist's guide to cybersecurity in payroll](https://www.activpayroll.com/news-articles/the-pragmatists-guide-to-cybersecurity-in-payroll)

 Written by [activpayroll](https://www.activpayroll.com/news-articles/author/activpayroll) | May 7, 2025 9:47:32 AM

*Why payroll professionals should be a company’s first and last line of defence in fighting fraud and cybercrime. *

 

 

Cyber threats are a growing concern for businesses worldwide. By one [measure](https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/reports/report-state-ot-cybersecurity.pdf), 75% of global companies experienced at least one security breach in 2024, and one-third of respondents had more than six incidents.

Payroll is a particularly appealing target for cybercriminals because of its access to a company’s finances. Even if you don’t consider yourself a cybersecurity expert, payroll should be a company’s first and last line of defence in the war against cybercrime. If your organisation isn’t so large as to have a dedicated cybersecurity team, it’s even more important that payroll be actively involved in safety training and contingency planning. Here’s what you should know about cybersecurity in payroll.

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