As a business, there are many digital threats that pose a critical risk to your continued operations. Understanding these digital threats is the first step to protecting yourself!
1. Phishing Attacks
- What is it? Fake emails or messages trick employees into revealing sensitive data or clicking malicious links.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Educate staff on phishing attacks
- Use email filters
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
2. Ransomware
- What is it? Malicious software that locks data and demands payment to restore access.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Ensure Regular backups
- Create response plan (Immediate next steps, communication channels, backup recovery plan)
3. Weak Passwords
- What is it? Easy-to-guess passwords allow unauthorized access to systems and data.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Enforce complex passwords
- MFA
- Use password managers like Kybershield
4. Data Breaches
- What is it? Unauthorized access to sensitive data, which can lead to data theft and reputational damage.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Store sensitive data in encrypted format
- Restrict access
- Run regular security audits
5. Malware
- What is it? Harmful software, such as viruses or trojans, that damages systems or steals information.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Install anti-malware
- Update software
- Educate on safe browsing
6. Insider Threats
- What is it? Threats posed by employees or ex-employees misusing access to data or systems.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Limit access
- Monitor activity
- Set clear data policies
7. Unpatched Software
- What is it? Outdated software with vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Apply updates regularly
- Automate patches
- Inventory software
8. Social Engineering
- What is it? Manipulation tactics that trick employees into sharing confidential information.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Train on tactics
- Encourage caution culture
9. Cloud Security
- What is it? Risks from unsecured access to cloud-based services or storage.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Enforce MFA
- Review permissions
- Monitor cloud activity
10. Third-Party Risks
- What is it? Security threats introduced by vendors or external partners with access to systems or data.
- How can you protect yourself?
- Vet vendors
- Keep clear vendor registry with access logs enabled
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