Technology surrounds our lives. On a daily basis, we create documents, images, and posts that are likely to contain private information about you, your company or your clients.
So, how do you secure your data from unauthorized access, attacks, and damages?
One word: cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity refers to the practices designed to protect networks, often referred to as information technology security.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and with information technology growing at an accelerated pace, it is more important than ever to ensure that your data is under lock and key.
ESET, one of the world’s most influential IT security firms has created a five-step roadmap for organizations to follow:
In a study done for ESET in 2012, 93% of U.S. device users have not received any computer security training within that year. One of the easiest steps in the ESET Roadmap to keep your company safe is to train employees on their role in cybersecurity.
Gone are the days where requiring an annual review of your company’s IT were enough.
Organizations IT departments should follow this simple equation:
Vulnerability (flaw or weakness in system) + Threat (the potential for an individual to act) = Risk (Liability or loss)
It is nearly impossible to manage threats to your company’s information. You can, however, monitor your vulnerability. Here are three easy implementations on how employees can play a role in keeping data safe:
It is impossible to manage every threat and every vulnerable point within an organization’s network, but by establishing a training initiative and a plan of action, you can help keep your data safe.