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Digital security: understand what it is and why it matters

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Information technology has been helping companies in the most diverse areas to optimize management, make processes more efficient and increase productivity. However, it is necessary to consider that this advance must be accompanied by certain precautions, especially with regard to digital security. See in this article why it is so important to a business and what steps you should take to strengthen it within the organization. Good reading!

What is digital security?

Before we see how to keep your technology infrastructure and your company’s data – and your people – safe, it is important to define what digital security is. In a business environment, the term refers to the measures and tools we use to protect information relevant to the business and its employees.

This ranges from digital assets – such as documents, files, software, websites and social media profiles – to servers, storage devices and other equipment. It is worth remembering that digital security methods should not only protect the business from external threats, but also prevent the leakage of confidential data and other adversities from internal sources.

Why strengthen your company’s digital security?

To get an idea, according to a survey by Global Market Insights, in 2017, 3 years ago, cyber attacks on mobile devices increased by more than 40%, with an average of more than 1.2 million attacks per month.

With these alarming data in view, the entrepreneur needs to be aware of the importance of providing his website with efficient digital security tools. In addition, he must be better prepared to defend himself if he becomes the target of hackers.

When we have a physical location to develop a commercial activity, it is natural to pay attention to physical security. However, it is equally relevant to pay attention and plan to apply security and protection to your online presence as well.

Certainly, continuing to focus on this aspect helps to ensure that your site is protected from the latest attacks and vulnerabilities. When a retail brand focuses its efforts on that part of its digital presence, it builds credibility with its customers.

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How to strengthen your company’s digital security?

Now let’s look at some essential measures to take care of protecting your digital assets.

1. Share files across cloud systems

In certain situations where it is necessary to share files, a collaborator may find it more practical to use his own pen drive or external storage disk. It turns out that these devices may be contaminated, at the risk of infecting other machines of the company or its customers. The best thing to do is to use a file sharing system in the cloud, where the security levels are higher, since you need permission to access and there is no danger that an infected machine will affect the service as a whole. In addition, this type of solution offers the company the possibility of verifying who had access to the files. Thus, it has a stricter control of who accesses certain material.


2. Use strong passwords

Have you ever forgot laptop password or email password maybe? It may seem obvious, but it is necessary to clarify the importance of using strong passwords in information systems. Very simple passwords represent points of vulnerability that even the most advanced security measures cannot contain. Encourage the adoption of passwords that are not too short and that mix letters (upper and lower case), numbers, punctuation characters and symbols. Also remember to encourage people to use a different password for each service, after all, if access to one of them is compromised, access to all the others will also be. 

3. Ignore suspicious emails

If an email with suspicious content and requests to click on a link or download it arrives, the best thing to do is ignore it. Even if it appears to come from a trusted sender, care must be taken not to fall victim to malicious people, who impersonate others to obtain confidential data (both personal and company). The recommendation of strong passwords is even more decisive for the login of the email, because this is usually the most opportune way to recover passwords. Therefore, if someone has access to it or worse has ability to show administrator password using CMD, there is a significant risk of undesirable situations with other services. 

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4. Use tools against attacks

The use of antivirus and antimalware is crucial to defend the company’s systems. They must always be up to date and functioning to prevent unwanted software from being installed on the machines. It is also worth mentioning the use of a firewall solution, in order to protect your network traffic against intruders.


5. Create a digital security policy

The digital security policy should be a guide for employees to understand the company’s concern in relation to the topic, in addition to addressing the types of practices it expects from the entire team. Establish rules about access to the internet and certain software on the desktop. Also include explanations of the risks involved in certain behaviors and how to act in case the company’s systems are compromised. Finally, keep in mind that creating a digital security policy is not enough: training must be provided so that everyone is in line with these guidelines.


6. Have a disaster recovery plan

The disaster recovery plan is a document that must contain a series of instructions that managers and other employees of the company must follow in the face of an incident. In addition, these indications should explain what each person’s responsibility will be in the face of this type of event. With regard to digital security, this plan should contain guidelines to help minimize the negative effects of an invasion, data leakage or other such event. The verification of backups, the monitoring of antivirus and firewall and the hiring of specialists are some of the most pertinent points. Or…in case you forgot your password, you have prepared yourself with Best Windows Password Recovery Tool-4WinKey.

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Thus, the processes are minimally affected and the organization can resume its activities as soon as possible.

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