With the Internet becoming a part and parcel of our lives, cybersecurity has emerged as a key aspect. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting internet-connected systems, including hardware, software, and data, from wilful or malicious attacks, damage, or unauthorized access from both internal and external sources. It is a comprehensive term that covers all areas including preventing and detecting cyber-attacks, user training, implementing security policies and procedures, monitoring, and upgrades.
Among the leading cyber security companies in US, GRhombustech explains some of the trending cybersecurity issues and their solutions in this blog. They are
1) Ransomware attacks
The term ransom is self-explanatory. In such attacks, the hackers simply encrypt the files on a computer or network drive and demand a ransom from the victim in order for the victim to regain access. Often, the ransom is in bitcoin or some other cryptocurrency, and only then will a decryption key be supplied. Well-known examples of ransomware are Wanna Cry, Petya, Locky, Ryuk, etc
Some of the ways to prevent ransomware attacks are:
A. Constant awareness and user training, caution when opening emails or attachments from unknown sources.
B. Always have the latest security patches installed at both the OS level and for the antivirus solution in place. One should also use reputed antivirus software.
C. Create backups of data. Test and check these backups regularly.
D. Use well-configured firewalls to prevent unauthorized network access.
2) Phishing Scams
Phishing refers to the case where people are tricked into providing sensitive information and personal data by disguising it as a legitimate communication or need. From emails to unsolicited calls from banks or customer service agents, the attacker in a phishing scam poses as a legitimate entity to perpetuate the fraud. Victims can be tricked into clicking on a link or opening an attachment that will install malware. There are also cases of redirecting the victim to a fake website where their information can be collected.
Some ways to prevent phishing are:
A. User training to be wary of unsolicited emails, phone calls, and messages.
B. Verifying the sender’s identity and looking for suspicious email addresses
C. Keeping the system OS and the antivirus solution up-to-date and implementing an anti-phishing software suit.
D. Incorporating 2-factor authentication
3) Cloud Security
Cloud computing has emerged as a powerful force and the data, applications, and assets need to be protected from many factors like unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. Comprehensive security measures are required right from the physical security of data centers, network security, and the security of the applications and data that are hosted in the cloud. Multi-factor authentication, strong encryption, the use of private VPN tunnels and the latest security patches are some of the other ways to ensure cloud security. Data privacy is also another aspect that has to be considered when cloud computing operations are undertaken, and appropriate measures must be put in place.
4) IoT Security
IoT is the hottest topic today and it refers to physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity provisions to collect and exchange data. Automation and monitoring possibilities are unlimited with IoT and this helps to improve efficiency and reduce cost in many touchpoints.
Some of the methods to ensure IOT security is the use of strong passwords, secured networks between devices, end-point security solutions for devices, implementing the latest security patches, use of network monitoring tools, secure authentication, etc
5) Security in Remote Work
The COVID pandemic has caused tremendous disruption on various fronts. Remote working and hybrid working arrangements are now slowly becoming the norm. In this background, protecting company assets and sensitive data is more challenging. Some tangible measures to ensure good cybersecurity in remote working are the use of virtual private networks, educating employees on best practices, regular refresher training, implementing endpoint security like antivirus and firewalls, strong enforcement of organizational security policies and testing the policies in real-time, close monitoring of network traffic, undertaking penetration testing by external parties, etc.
Why GRhombustech?
GRhombustech is among the leading software development companies in UAE. We are also a leader in offering Edtech solutions in the USA and the best software testing company in the UK. Apart from these areas, GRhombus has established itself as a pioneer in Data Visualization, IoT Testing, Salesforce Development, and Cloud Testing. Driven by the guidance of experts with more than 25 years of industry experience, the GRhombus family now has over 200 employees spread all over the globe.
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