Cyber Security for Individuals and Society Management

The internet has made the world smaller in many ways, but it has also opened us up to a multitude of villainous influences that have never been so diverse and challenging. As fast as cybersecurity solutions have grown, the hacking world has grown faster. Cybersecurity is absolutely vital in a world where the sophistication of cybercriminals and their relentless attacks are unparalleled.

Business Risk

Why Industry is a target for cybercrime

The broader definition of a cyber criminal is someone who commits a crime either online or where technology is the means or target for the attack. Most cybercriminals are motivated by financial gain, however, there are also other types of cybercriminals out there.

Examples are the hobby hacker, politically motivated hacker, terrorist organization, government-sponsored hacking, insider threats such as disgruntled employees or employees used by a competitor to get access to company secrets. There is a long list of acts (crimes) that make a person, or group, classified as cybercriminals, and these crimes include but are not limited to: Credit card fraud, Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams, Ransomware, Cyber stalking, Defaming someone online, Unauthorized access to computer systems, Ignoring copyright, trademarks and software licensing, Overriding encryption to illegally make copies, Software piracy.

Technical Threats

How Industry Is Targeted

Malware is malicious software programs where the hacker uses a file or program – such as a worm, virus, spyware or trojan horse – to cause harm to a user’s device or use it to proxy illegal activities.

Experts Tips

Top tips for securing Individuals and Society Management

Map out your most important assets

It is critical to understand your most important assets, as well as the interactions that take place within the organisation and also from external sources such as customers, suppliers, or remote employees.

Be clear on access

Understanding who has access to your digital assets, where it is stored, and where it moves to, is your first step.

Build a multi-layered cyber security defense strategy

Multi-layered security is crucial in today’s connected environment because only IT security that defends across many protocols and apps will be able to combat multi-pronged threats.

Ensure your company has a robust patch management plan

Vulnerability holes must be plugged immediately because leaving software and operating systems unpatched places your company at risk of a data breach.

Use two-factor authentication

This makes it difficult for the hacker to guess, and use, user passwords, because, without a code to verify login credentials, the password is useless. Secure your endpoints Because endpoint devices are so vulnerable you must take as many proactive measures as you can.

Improve recovery time after a breach

Ensure you can restore business operations quickly. Back up everything and make sure the business can recover quickly from any security-related disasters.

Be prepared for a real cyberattack

Test your IT security readiness and response plan through simulations and/or recreating the kill chain to perfect your company’s response.

Drive cybersecurity from an executive-level

This will ensure security remains a top business priority, not just a technical initiative. Don’t view cybersecurity and Disaster Recovery separately. They need to work hand-in-hand to minimise the risks associated with unplanned incidents and their impact on the business.

Wanna digitally secured your loved ones?

Develop Cyber awareness in Individuals and Society.