SCS Cyber Security instructor Adina Saposnik shares why cyber security is more important than ever, and how you can improve yours.
Cyber threats can be scary, and for good reason. Malware can be lurking in a suspicious email users get convinced to click. All it takes is one crack in the door of the network to let all the wrong ones in; spear phishing witches, ravenous ransom wolves, you name it!
But never fear! While torches, pitchforks and silver bullets never put down a data breach, a resilient security culture in your organization is your best bet for keeping the beasts at bay.
In a highly digitized world, data is an omnipresent asset that needs to be protected. The security of data has become an ubiquitous concern as it pertains to Privacy, Intellectual Property, Nation and Citizen safety and the overall competitive advantage of firms and organizations.
The Cyber Security threat landscape is continuously evolving and becoming more sophisticated, hence more dangerous. This means that people, both in their private lives and at every level in organizations, including members of the Boards of Directors, need to be aware of the risks and be equipped with the pertinent knowledge and skills to manage them.
The SCS Cyber Security Foundations course addresses these needs and delves into the key tenets of Cyber Security resilience: confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
This October (Cyber Security Awareness Month), here are five tips to get you started with improving your personal cybersecurity:
- Go to "Settings" on your mobile devices and enable automatic software updates under 'General'
- Maintain strong passwords that should be unique and update them on a regular basis
- Don't share passwords with anybody (people, suppliers, banks, retailers, credit card companies or any other company or organization), as no legitimate entity will ask for them
- Be suspicious of emails from unknown sources (people, suppliers, various companies or organizations) and for those, don't click on links or open attachments
- Don't keep too many open browsers (windows) on your mobile devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, phones) and close them as soon as you can.
To learn more about SCS Cyber Security courses, please visit our Cyber Security Management Certificate page.