Protect Your Residents. Secure Your Data.

Why Cybersecurity Matters for Public Affordable Housing Organizations Today.

Multifamily affordable housing organizations are increasingly vulnerable, especially with the rise of hybrid and remote work. Cybercriminals are targeting housing providers more frequently, using sophisticated methods to infiltrate private systems and compromise confidential data—putting residents, employees, and entire organizations at risk.

The FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report reveals an 18% year-over-year increase in ransomware incidents, with total reported losses skyrocketing 74%, from $34 million to nearly $60 million. Additionally, a global survey of 5,000 business leaders found that 59% were impacted by ransomware in the past year. Alarmingly, 32% of these incidents began with an unpatched vulnerability, underscoring the critical need for proactive cybersecurity measures.

crisis communication checklist

Explore a curated collection of fact sheets, checklists, and infographics that address the most pressing cybersecurity topics in affordable housing.

cybersecurity training

Assess your organization’s cybersecurity measures and train employees to identify and prevent attacks. (HAI Group Online Training login required)

Free Cybersecurity Services
for Public Housing

Register for MS-ISAC, a free service recommended by HAI Group’s security team—and the Department of Homeland Security. Short on time? We recommend starting with the cybersecurity alerts, the MS-ISAC toolkit, and the Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) service, which can block the vast majority of ransomware infections by preventing the initial outreach to a ransomware delivery domain.

“Everyone is a target, and I cannot stress that enough. Malicious actors are going to find ways to exploit whomever they can. When you look at housing organizations, they often don’t have the resources to protect themselves.”

— Scott Stevens, chief information security officer, Integrity Technology Solutions

HAI Group Has You Covered

Ready to start your journey to becoming a more cyber-resilient housing organization? Contact a member of our Account Services team to learn about your cyber coverage options.