Simple Cyber Security Tips Part 3

Cyber crimes are on all time high, since pandemic has caused hefty financial losses to all of us, job loss on top of that. So the criminals have doubled up on their activities as well, most of these criminals use common tactics to scam us which we can easily avoid by doing implementing some simple security steps you can easily keep yourself safe from most of the scams. If you’ve read our previous 7 Security Tips Part 2 do read both the parts to get a complete idea of how to safeguard self from cyberattacks.

 

So lets start with the last part of our Security Tips from cyberattacks:

 

1. Don’t Use Public Networks

 

When you link to a public network, you're sharing the system with everyone who is also connected. Any information you send or retrieve on the network is vulnerable. Stay away from public networks or utilize a VPN when you're linked into a single.

 

2. Dont take Security Risks lighty.

 

Unless you are totally isolated from the rest of the world, there's nothing as being"safe enough" Big companies like Facebook invest a lot of money into security annually but are still facing cyber attacks.

 

3. Upgrade Security

 

Following the last tip, try to invest in safety upgrades when they are available. It is far better to spend money on security than pay for the consequences of a Cyber Attacks!

 

4. Keep Data Backed Up

 

Important data could be dropped as a consequence of a security breach. To be sure that you're well prepared to renew data once it is lost, you need to ensure your important information is backed up frequently on the cloud or a nearby storage device.

 

5. Train Staff

 

The key to creating cybersecurity work is to ensure that your workers well trained, in sync, and always exercising safety practices. Sometimes, one mistake from an improperly trained worker can cause an whole security system to crumble.

 

6. Get HTTPS and SSL Certified

 

Possessing an SSL certificate installed and HTTPS allowed on your site will help reestablish all data that travels between a visitor's browser and your web server.

 

7. Hire Ethical Hacker

 

Not all hackers are bad. These hackers are called"white hat" hackers. It might benefit you to hire one to help you to find risks you never knew you had.

So now that you’ve read all Security tips, do let us know if you’ve a doubt regarding any and start using these tips right away. It’s better to be safe than sorry : )

Recently a Texas Company got scammed for 12Million Dollars by UAE famous person Rashed Al Suwaidi and Hussan Suheil of Horizon Energy, this shows and a single mistake can cause hefty damages to all be a company or individuals like us.