{"id":1367,"date":"2023-07-24T18:05:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-24T18:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cert-mu.govmu.org\/cert-mu\/?page_id=1367"},"modified":"2023-08-08T10:11:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T10:11:45","slug":"industry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cert-mu.govmu.org\/cert-mu\/?page_id=1367","title":{"rendered":"Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Cybercrime is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing crimes in the world and it continues to impact businesses in all industries. Organisations need to be aware of the most up-to-date cybersecurity tips and best practices. Staying protected from cyberattacks is challenging. However, there are a number of cybersecurity tips that can help organisations to stay ahead of cyber threats. They are as follows:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Software companies typically provide software updates for 3 reasons: to add new features, fix known bugs, and upgrade security. Always update to the latest version of your software to protect yourself from new or existing security vulnerabilities.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Avoid opening suspicious emails<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If an email looks suspicious, do not open it because it might be a\u00a0phishing scam. Someone might be impersonating another individual or company to gain access to your personal information. Sometimes the emails may also include attachments or links that can infect your devices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Outdated computer hardware may not support the most recent software security upgrades. Additionally, old hardware makes it slower to respond to cyber-attacks if they happen. Make sure to use computer hardware that\u2019s more up-to-date.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Use a secure file-sharing solution to encrypt data<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you regularly share confidential information, you absolutely need to start using a secure file-sharing solution. Regular email is not meant for exchanging sensitive documents, because if the emails are intercepted, unauthorized users will have access to your precious data.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As long as you are connected to the web, it is impossible to have complete and total protection from malware. However, you can significantly reduce your vulnerability by ensuring you have an anti-virus and at least one anti-malware installed on your computers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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6. Use a VPN to privatize your connections<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For a more secure and privatized network, use a virtual private network (VPN). It will encrypt your connection and protect your private information, even from your internet service provider.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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7. Check links before you click<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Links can easily be disguised as something they are not so it\u2019s best to double check before you click on a hyperlink. On most browsers, you can see the target URL by hovering over the link. Do this to check links before you click on them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Implement a password policy where you can change your password regularly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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9. Disable Bluetooth when you do not need it<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Devices can be\u00a0hacked via Bluetooth\u00a0and subsequently your private information can be stolen. If there\u2019s no reason to have your Bluetooth on, turn it off!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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10. Enable 2-Factor Authentication<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Many platforms now allow you to enable 2-factor authentication to keep your accounts more secure. It is another layer of protection that helps verify that it is actually you who is accessing your account and not someone who\u2019s unauthorized. Enable this security feature when you can.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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11. Remove adware from your machines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Adware collects information about you to serve you more targeted ads. It\u2019s best to rid your computer of all forms of adware to maintain your privacy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When you\u2019re on a website that isn\u2019t using HTTPS, there\u2019s no guarantee that the transfer of information between you and the site\u2019s server is secure. Double-check that a site\u2019s using HTTPS before you give away personal or private information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When storing information online, you want to keep it in a location that cannot be accessed by unauthorized users.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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14. Scan external storage devices for viruses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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External storage devices are just as prone to malware as internal storage devices. If you connect an infected external device to your computer, the malware can spread. Always scan external devices for malware before accessing them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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When you connect to a public network, you\u2019re sharing the network with everyone who is also connected. Any information you send or retrieve on the network is vulnerable. Stay away from public networks or use a VPN when you\u2019re connected to one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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16. Avoid the \u201csecure enough\u201d mentality<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Unless you are completely isolated from the rest of the world, there\u2019s no such thing as being \u201csecure enough.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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17. Invest in security upgrades<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Following the previous tip, try to invest in security upgrades when they are available. It is better to eat the costs of security than pay for the consequences of a security breach!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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18. Back up important data<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Important data can be lost as a result of a security breach. To make sure you\u2019re prepared to restore data once it\u2019s lost, you should ensure your important information is backed up frequently on the cloud or a local storage device.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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19. Train employees<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The key to making cybersecurity work is to make sure your employees well trained, in sync, and consistently exercising security practices. Sometimes, one mistake from an improperly trained employee can cause an entire security system to crumble.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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20. Use HTTPS on your website<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Having an SSL certificate installed and HTTPS enabled on your website will help encrypt all information that travels between a visitor\u2019s browser and your web server.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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