3 Simple Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity Posture
Cybersecurity is one of the most crucial aspects organisations today must deal with. Since the move to work from home a year ago due to the global pandemic, every day we are constantly feeding information about ourselves into our devices. If that information falls into the wrong hands it can be used to steal from us or mine our organisation’s data. This is a scary fact, and a very real one; without the right knowledge and precautions you could be one of the millions of people who is the victim of a cyber-crime this year. That is where CyBourn can help.
If you are looking to improve your cybersecurity and protect your data from hackers and fraudsters, here are the three easiest ways to do so:
Learn more
One of the easiest ways to improve your cybersecurity is to simply learn more about it. This knowledge will make you more aware of how you use your company devices, where you store critical business information and what to avoid. Learning about cybersecurity can be achieved on many levels; you could improve your cyber security awareness by taking a course. Additionally, you could watch documentaries, and read the small print of your device agreements carefully to understand exactly what happens to your data when you input it into your device.
Update your device
Many people avoid updating their devices to the latest software available. Do you avoid it? This happens because, frankly, it can be an annoyance to have to wait for your phone or laptop to update; plus, newer operating systems are often weightier on your storage. Nevertheless, updating your device at the earliest convenience is one of the simplest ways to increase the effectiveness of its cybersecurity. Every time an operating system is reinvented, its cybersecurity will be fortified; this is because the more developers learn about hacker behaviour, the more they can stand up to it. If your device doesn’t have the latest version of its operating system, it will be more easily attacked in a breach of your data.
Install an antivirus extension on your computer
Antivirus software can be expensive, but not as expensive as a potential misuse of your data! Installing antivirus software on your device means that the device will regularly be scanned for bugs, cookies and junk files. Not only does this type of program strengthen your cybersecurity, but it can also lengthen the life of your device by clearing junk, duplicates and cookies from its hard drive on a regular basis. This frees up storage space and helps your computer operate more efficiently.
If you are unsure about the cost of antivirus software, make sure to search for discounts and deals on reputable antivirus extensions. Usually, these extensions require an annual fee that can be broken down into more manageable chunks.
Final thoughts
To conclude, cybersecurity is of the utmost importance for anyone who uses smart devices for business, work or pleasure – and let’s face it, that’s most people! Use this advice to implement easy changes into the way you use your business devices and stay safe online!
At CyBourn, we have a range of services that can help, giving you full peace of mind when it comes to your cybersecurity posture. We are a global cybersecurity company with a mission to address challenges in technologies and operations in cyberspace. We increase protection by providing forward-thinking transparent services for threat detection, prevention, and response.
To find out more, talk to us today.
