Cyber security is a growing concern for many professionals. Stolen identities, phishing, and computer viruses are some of the more common dangers many individuals and corporations are familiar with. More high-level attacks such as ransomware should also be on your radar. Hackers are getting more and more organized and proficient in gaining access to information that does not belong to them, or causing damage wherever they choose. As an employer, you need to make sure your team knows how to protect themselves and your customers. Here are a few basics you should help them understand to level the playing field.
The Never Ending Game
One of the most difficult aspects of the battle between security professionals and hackers is the ongoing one-upmanship between hackers and protectors. Criminals will do everything in their power to create smarter and more customizable programs that can do the most damage possible. Of course, security professionals are trained to meet those challenges head on, but it as hackers get more involved with industry-disrupting technologies, the security software you invest in may simply not be keeping pace. In light of that, you should make sure that you are not opting out of essential digital security elements, but also educate your team to be smart, remain vigilant, and report an issue quickly so as to help mitigate the damage a cyber attack might result in.
Smart Browsing
There are a number of basic precautions that can make a big impact in your overall digital security. But not all individuals have experience or training in maintaining a strong and protected online presence. Teach your team not to visit questionable websites when on the company’s internet. Make sure they know not to tamper with any firewall settings or anti-virus software. Tell them that if they don’t recognize the sender of an iffy email, they should definitely not open the attachment. Encourage them to report any issues immediately and with confidence that action will be taken. A simple understanding of the vulnerabilities we face online, day in and day out, can make a significant difference.
Technology Marches On
One of the advances of technology is that it is always changing. Big Data, Cloud Computing, and the Internet of Things are major shifts across multiple industries that have changed the way business is done, and the way information is shared. Hackers are often able to take advantage of new adopters of these exciting technologies because they simply don’t have the awareness of their new vulnerabilities or the capabilities to protect themselves. Hackers are capitalizing on immature systems and security protocols, so it is important to share with your staff what vulnerabilities they might be facing when it comes to adopting new technology.
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