Cyber-threats have become a scary reality for practically in every business field. We must also be aware of Spammers, who attack and hack into to take over a user’s account. Hackers carry out activities like
- Bulk messaging
- Spreading malicious links
- Fraudulent reviews
- Sharing undesired or excessive content
- Click baiting
- Phishing
- Malware attack
- System hacking
By implementing appropriate security measures, you can significantly reduce the possibility of a system being hacked into.
- Encrypt data
- Change your passwords regularly
- Keep an eye on the spy(ware)
- Choose the right Internet service provider
- Limit access and block unnecessary sites
- Toughen up access control
- Tighten network security
- Install a web application firewall
- Hide admin pages
How to Create Your “Human Firewall”
Organizations have introduced effective information security behaviors into their organization culture to safeguard their businesses from hackers, digital threats etc. Now it’s time to create human firewall. Beyond physical or virtual firewalls, firms should establish a ‘Human Firewall’. It has different parts including
- Security awareness training
- Ongoing cyber awareness education
Creating the Human Firewall – Here the Points to Note
- Give your staff Security Awareness Training
- Block outdated access points
- Make sure your staffs regularly receive the latest cybercrime threat information
- Make employees aware of the value and vulnerability of the information
- Provide users with an easy way to report suspect emails
- Carry out simulated attacks to test your human firewall and record the results
- Never open attachments from a suspicious email.
- Never send personally identifiable information via email
- Do not access the emails you receive at unusual times during the day from known contacts