Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Workplace

Cybersecurity is a digital wall that needs to be maintained and strengthened time and time again. Cyber breaches and threats have gained unbelievable sophistication and complexity that fending against them today goes beyond the responsibility of ethical hackers to every employee in an organization.

Black hat hackers often target individual employees as they are considered the weakest links in an enterprise. Malicious downloads, phishing emails, and ransomware are some cyber threats that are often reported. So, without a doubt, regardless of their technical background, each employee must understand and implement the updated cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data.

Some easy and pragmatic cybersecurity measures are:

1.      Stay Updated

Educate yourself through news sources and training sessions. Cybersecurity is a field that needs constant awareness of the various threats. Today a cybercriminal takes less than 24 hours to gain a foothold and to implement malware.

2.      Fortify your Password

Cybercriminals often exploit weak and predictable passwords. This practice might endanger sensitive data to fall into the wrong hands. Employees can consider a password manager to generate strong passwords for each account and store them securely.

3.      Deploy MFA

When business accounts are compromised, sensitive details may be misused which could lead the way to client distrust and alienation. MFA requires two or more verifications before granting access to an account. You can significantly reduce unauthorized access even though your password is compromised.

4.      Sustain Software Updations

Regular updation of devices and software acts like a strong barricade against cyber vulnerabilities. All employees regularly need to update their antivirus programs, operating systems, and software applications to ensure that they have the latest security patches.

5.      Report Security Incidents

Prompt reporting of suspicious security incidents is crucial to avoid large-scale data loss which could adversely affect the enterprise. Report any such incidents immediately to the IT department. A delay may cause a cyber intrusion that could lead to unrecoverable damage to the company's reputation.

The Bottomline

Cybersecurity is the fortress that will protect your data assets. It is a shared responsibility that every employee, regardless of their technical know-how should commit to.  One should proactively dedicate oneself to updating security measures and practicing vigilance which are our most powerful weapons to protect both personal and organizational data.

All members have to create a safe digital environment that will help them have a peaceful mind and preserve trust. It is up to all to be vigilant, safe, and secure. Just as everyone is vulnerable, each one can be a soldier and implement these simple and practical security measures to strengthen cybersecurity.