The top 5 basics fundamentals of network security cyberhunter solutions
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The document outlines the top five fundamentals of network security, emphasizing the importance of keeping software updated, using strong passwords, securing VPNs, managing user access privileges, and cleaning up inactive accounts to prevent data breaches. It highlights common threats, such as malware and hacker attacks, that can compromise systems, and recommends proactive measures to safeguard sensitive information. Maintaining robust network security protocols is crucial for protecting organizational data and complying with regulations.
The top 5 basics fundamentals of network security cyberhunter solutions
- 1. By CyberGuy December 14, 2021 Network Security Audit The Top 5 Basics Fundamentals of Network Security No Comments Recent Posts FAQs About Website Security? Network Security Management Services Reasons Why Your Organisation Needs Network Security Like Never Before! Threat Hunting Service – What You Need To Know Tips for Small and Medium Businesses on Cyber Security Archives January 2022 December 2021 October 2021 September 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 July 2020 June 2020 February 2020 January 2020 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 February 2018 January 2018 November 2017 October 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 Search... Table of Contents The most common threats to your systems Top 5 fundamentals of network security Keep patches and updates current Use strong passwords Secure your VPN Actively manage user access privileges Clean up inactive accounts Cyber crooks, angry current and former workers, and negligent users may knock your computer networks down and endanger data. Network security is comprised of the hardware, software, policies, and procedures meant to protect your company’s computer systems from both internal and external threats. Multiple hardware and software layers can keep attacks from wreaking havoc on computer networks and preventing them from propagating if they do get past your defences. The most common threats to your systems Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, malware, adware, and botnets are all examples of malicious software. Data theft Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service Attacks (DDoS) Zero-day and zero-hour attacks Hacker attacks These threats look to exploit: Wireless networks that aren’t secure Software and hardware that hasn’t been patched Websites that are not secure Potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) Passwords that are easy to guess Devices that have gone missing Users who are unaware of their actions or who have an evil purpose Top 5 fundamentals of network security These network security essentials are critical for avoiding downtime, complying with government regulations, reducing liability, and protecting your reputation: 1. Keep patches and updates current When administrators fail to deploy patches and updates, cyber thieves take advantage of vulnerabilities in operating systems, software programs, web browsers, and browser plug-ins. Check sure workplace PCs are running the most recent versions of the following frequently used programs: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Flash Microsoft Internet Explorer Oracle Java Protection & Monitoring Security Services Who We Work With Careers Talk To Us Book A Discussion Call: 1 833 CYBHUNT Contact Us
- 2. Tags: Cloud Security Services Providers Cloud Web Security Service Cyber Security Companies Toronto Cyber Security Company Canada Network Security Toronto ay 0 January 2017 O ac e Ja a Maintain an inventory to ensure that all equipment, including mobile devices and network infrastructure, is updated regularly. Also, make sure that automatic updates are turned on on your Windows and Apple systems. 2. Use strong passwords Most users are aware that they should not write their passwords on Post-It Notes stuck to their displays. However, keeping passwords safe requires more than just keeping them hidden. A strong password is one that is difficult for people and computers to decipher, is at least six characters long, ideally more, and has a mix of upper- and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Symantec gives additional suggestions: Use only terms that aren’t in the dictionary. Avoid using proper nouns or foreign terms as well. Use nothing that has anything to do with your name, nickname, family members, or pets. Don’t use any numbers that may be guessed from your mail, such as phone numbers or street addresses. Choose a sentence that has meaning for you and turn the initial letters of each word into characters. 3. Secure your VPN When it comes to safeguarding a VPN, data encryption and identity authentication are very critical. Hackers may use any open network connection to gain access to your network. Furthermore, data is especially sensitive when being sent via the Internet. Examine your server and VPN software documentation to ensure that the best encryption and authentication techniques are being used. The most secure way of identity identification is multi-factor authentication. It’s preferable if your users have to go through extra procedures to establish their identity. Users may, for example, be forced to input a PIN in addition to a password. Alternatively, a PIN or password might be used in combination with a random number code produced every 60 seconds by a key-fob authenticator. A firewall is a smart option to keep the VPN network isolated from the rest of the network. Here are some more suggestions: Instead of using a VPN, use cloud-based email and file sharing. Create and enforce access rules for users. When it comes to giving workers, contractors, and business partners access, be cautious. Confirm that staff are aware of how to protect their wireless networks at home. Through an unsecured VPN connection, malicious malware infecting their devices at home may infect the workplace network. Check for up-to-date anti-virus software, firewalls, and spam filters on mobile devices before providing them full network access. 4. Actively manage user access privileges User access rights that are not suitable represent a severe security risk. It’s important to keep track of employee access to sensitive data regularly. More than half of the 5,500 businesses polled by HP and the Ponemon Institute stated their workers have access to “sensitive, private data beyond the scope of their job responsibilities.” “General business data, including as papers, spreadsheets, emails, and other kinds of unstructured data, were most at danger for eavesdropping, followed by customer data,” according to eWeek.com, which reported on the study’s results. When an employee’s job title changes, notify the IT department to adjust their access credentials to reflect the new position’s responsibilities. 5. Clean up inactive accounts Hackers obtain access and hide their activities by using dormant accounts that were previously given to contractors and former workers. According to the HP/Ponemon Institute analysis, organizations in the survey performed a decent job of removing accounts once an employee departed or was laid off. Inactive accounts on big networks with numerous users may be cleaned out using the software. For more information about Network Security, please contact us at (833) 292-4868 today. Cyber Security & Pen Test Consultants in Canada, the US and the Caribbean BO O K A DIS C O V E RY ME E TIN G Protection & Monitoring Security Services Who We Work With Careers Talk To Us Book A Discussion Call: 1 833 CYBHUNT Contact Us
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