{"id":5775,"date":"2021-10-14T12:36:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T10:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/?p=5775"},"modified":"2021-10-14T12:36:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T10:36:47","slug":"the-five-myths-of-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/en\/the-five-myths-of-cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the five myths of cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Cybersecurity<\/strong> is now a key element of business <strong>competitiveness<\/strong>. According to data from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/files\/News\/CaseStudies\/study\/366\/Bitdefender-Mid-Year-Threat-Landscape-Report-2020.pdf?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D16075534294056474321389350937716669967%7CMCORGID%3D0E920C0F53DA9E9B0A490D45%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1630059265\">Bitdefender 2020<\/a>\u00a0threat report, ransomware attacks on companies recorded a year-on-year increase of 715%. It is therefore essential to have tools and a defined strategy for data protection.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, there are a number of cyber security <strong>myths<\/strong>. Specifically, about which types of methods are most effective. We explain the five cybersecurity myths and the real facts that debunk them so that organisations can<strong> protect their most important asset: information<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Myth 1: One strong password is enough to keep you safe<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, having a complicated password is always important when creating new accounts, but it should not stop there.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Changing your password<\/strong> every 120 days reduces the chance of being hacked and exposed to cyber criminals.<\/li>\n<li>Using <strong>strong and unique passwords for each account<\/strong> you have makes it more difficult for a hacker to use the same username and password on your other accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Use a <strong>password manager<\/strong> to keep track of all passwords if they are too unique or difficult to remember or if they are changed regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Myth 2: Most cyberthreats only come from outside the organisation<\/h3>\n<p>External attacks are likely to be the most talked about. In reality, internal security breaches are also common if adequate employee training is not applied.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Protect the location and\/or physical access<\/strong> of servers to reduce the risk of theft or tampering.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Train employees<\/strong> on the essential security measures to take when accessing and managing sensitive information or documents online.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control access<\/strong> to internal data among all staff members by providing specific authentication depending on each person&#8217;s role.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Myth 3: If there is a password on a Wi-Fi network, it is secure<\/h3>\n<p>While it is more difficult to hack a Wi-Fi connection with a password, there are still vulnerabilities to be aware of and ways to protect yourself.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anyone using a public Wi-Fi connection can be subject to a man-in-the-middle attack between their computer and the router, introduce malware into the device, or create fake access points that look like real networks to connect to.<\/li>\n<li>Only <strong>visit websites with HTTPS<\/strong> at the beginning of the URL, as this encrypts the data and makes the site more secure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Install a VPN<\/strong> (virtual private network) that will route Internet traffic to a company-owned server, preventing intruders from viewing the information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Myth 4: Cybersecurity requires significant financial investment<\/h3>\n<p>Of course, hiring an entire in-house IT team to manage cyber security is expensive and not always feasible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esferize.com\/en\/contact-us\/\"><strong>external consultancy<\/strong> from experienced manufacturers and technology companies<\/a> for the creation of an effective security plan depending on your needs.<\/li>\n<li>Create a <strong>disaster recovery plan<\/strong> with a technology partner to document all steps in the event of a cyber security attack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Myth 5: Cybersecurity can be achieved by isolated action alone<\/h3>\n<p>Staying on top of cyber security is an <strong>ongoing effort<\/strong>. You may have all the right tools and strategies in place, but the landscape is always evolving.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a company-wide effort to handle all data carefully and appropriately and provide up-to-date training to maintain continuity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In conclusion, we can say that cybersecurity is a <strong>priority<\/strong>. And it will increase in importance as more businesses transact online and share information digitally. <strong>Keeping up to date<\/strong> with the best approaches to enterprise security will help build a more effective cybersecurity plan, as well as a disaster recovery plan in the event of an attack. We hope you found these five cybersecurity myths useful.<\/p>\n<p>Source: TyN Magazine<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cybersecurity is now a key element of business competitiveness. 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