How to make yourself hard to hack! slide share presentation
- 1. Who We Are How to Make Yourself Hard to Hack! www.ntiva.com
- 2. Did you know? The majority of all security incidents involve human error.
- 3. 18% 17% 15% 15% 12% 8% 15% Employee Error Insider Misuse Physical Theft and LossDenial of Service Malware Web app attacks Other *Source: 2016 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report How Data Loss Happens!
- 4. Just a few years ago, you could build a moat around your business. e.g. Firewalls and endpoint security
- 5. Now it’s not enough. The perimeter has been compromised by millions of cloud-based apps and billions of devices.
- 6. Malware is now one of the fastest growing causes of data breaches.
- 7. User identities and passwords have become the primary targets.
- 8. We’re at a tipping point. In 2016, 2/3 of businesses surveyed experienced an average of 5 security breaches. And hackers compromised more than one billion identities. *Source: 2016 Forrester Research – North America
- 9. Make it tough on the hackers! Follow these basic rules to keep yourself safe!
- 10. Start with passwords Use a unique password for everything you access. Change it frequently. Consider using password management software.
- 11. Make “2FA” your best friend Use two-factor authentication where possible. This adds an extra layer of protection to basic log-in procedures. Often this is simply a text message to your mobile phone.
- 12. This is especially important for industries with strict regulatory compliance requirements. Data protection software can provide encryption of devices, email and data itself (“at rest” and “in transit”) Consider Data Encryption
- 13. They are essential to maintaining security. Do not ignore those frequent requests to update your devices with the latest software!
- 14. • Open any email or attachments from an unknown sender • Click an embedded link in a message without hovering your mouse over it to check the URL (even if you think you know the sender) • Respond to emails that request password changes or personal information • Disable the auto lock feature or the password lock on your devices • Leave devices unattended in a public place or in your car • Use public Wi-Fi for business email or private transactions – it’s not secure! NEVER DO THIS
- 15. Real Phishing Examples from 2016
- 16. Beware of Grammatical Errors and Invalid Domains
- 17. Phishing Example #1: Requests for urgent action Beware of Requests for Urgent Action and Generic Salutations
- 18. Beware of Unusual Requests from Colleagues
- 19. Beware of “It’s too good to be true!”
- 20. Bottom Line: Cybersecurity now requires a layered approach.
- 21. Summary of Cybersecurity Best Practices *It’s no longer considered a matter of if data loss will occur – it’s a matter of when. Document your Security Policies Use two-factor Authentication Monitor your Network Encrypt your DataDeploy Anti-spam & Anti-virus *Deploy a Back Up and Recovery Solution Update & Patch Regularly Educate your Users Deploy a Password Manager Perform a Security Risk Assessment
- 22. Who We Are www.ntiva.com A Managed IT Services Company Serving Metro DC IT Consulting IT Service & Support Cloud Solutions Cybersecurity Learn more at www.ntiva.com