If your company is worried about its cybersecurity, it isn't the only one. Data breaches are quickly becoming a serious headache for even the smallest companies. However, it may not just be the outside attackers who cause these breaches to occur.
The Password Problem
With so many security features, it may seem that the use of passwords isn't an essential feature. However, it is a significant line of defense against hackers. All of the high-level hacking that is designed to get around safety and security features are entirely unnecessary if the hackers can get into the system with a password. Your employees each have a password to the computer network as well as to their machines. These IT services make it easy for you to see when they enter the system, how long they are there, and what they are doing, but it also leaves the network vulnerable if those passwords are used irresponsibly. Simple passwords can be easy to guess, and all that security is then useless.
Logging on and Off
Signing in to the system can get tedious, especially when you have a two-part authentication system. This makes it common for employees to stay logged in all of the time to avoid the hassle. This allows for anyone else to get into their device and reach the state in the network. Employees should be told that they have to log out of the system if they are not at their device to prevent this type of access.
Hacking Types
These days, much of the danger posed by cyber thieves come from malware that gets into the computer network. Several types of malware can cause serious damage, and employees should be educated about what they are and how to avoid them. Computer viruses and ransomware are just two types, but they constitute a significant portion of the threat. Being able to recognize these as well as knowing how they can get into the system, is an important part of your company's IT security.
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