In this lesson, we are going to learn the security measures you should take in order to protect yourself and your organization from cybersecurity threats, and avoid becoming a victim of the attackers. Here's a checklist of things you should remember when trying to stay safe;
Tähän tulee Statement A -komponentti, jonka teksti alla Security awareness is very important to avoid becoming a victim of cybersecurity attacks. The organization should educate the employees about data security.
The most common type of attack is a Phishing attack, and you should think twice before you click any link.
Keeping your systems up to date means that the software that you have is more prepared for threats and means that known, already fixed vulnerabilities are not a weak point of your system.
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Is the email genuine? Always check if the email is genuine or spam by checking the contents of the mail. If you do not personally know the sender of the email, check the suspicious links in the email by hovering the mouse over it without clicking the link.
Is the link legitimate? If you feel that the email is using emotions such as fear and urgency to make you click the link, stop, and think twice. Hover the mouse over the link to see if it is redirecting you to some other domain. Copy the link and scan it using Virustotal
Is the source trustworthy? Check the domain of the sender, and if it is not from a reliable organization then Google the domain name to find more information about it.
Is the site secure? If you are not sure if the link provided in the email is safe or not, then scan the URL using Virustotal. It will scan the URL using several antivirus scanners.
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Tähän tulee Note-komponentti, jonka teksti alla It is always better to be on the safe side. And, when in doubt, don't click.
Software and OS updates are important for your personal and organizational security, because these updates include critical patches to the vulnerabilities and security holes found during the testing of the OS or software. These updates not only provide better security but also add new features to enhance user experience.
Choose all the items from the checklist you follow for your personal or company's computer. Tässä kohtaa Tick the Box -komponentti, jonka tekstit alla