Vulnerabilities inside the network
The advanced technology in today’s day and age has allowed for our network security devices to do a good job of protecting our networks from malicious malware and criminal hackers. Many software products and networks come with built-in protection against hackers, keeping the unwanted out. However most times the actual cyber threat is already inside of the network. Here are 3 examples of how one’s network can be targeted and how to prevent attacks:
Email use is more common in a working environment, but the threat against an organisation’s confidential information is just as big as any data leak. Being able to identify malicious emails and tightening spam settings in an email application will help to stay on top of things.
- USBs
USB thumb drives may well be the most common ways to infect a network from inside a firewall. They’re inexpensive, have the capacity to hold large amounts of data and can be used between a variety of server types. Ensure that the computer or laptop’s default autorun policies have been changed. These settings allow a computer or laptop to launch scripted start-up actions automatically.
- Wi-Fi Hotspots
Wi-Fi hotspots are generally vulnerable to attacks and whether encryption is used or not is not even a factor. It is always advised not to use open networks due to the level of risk being heightened when doing so.
With the ever-increasing emphasis on, and demand for, cybersecurity, it should be a priority to make sure that an organisation’s or private information is adequately protected. One should also be mindful of cyber security etiquette, exercise common sense and practice safe computing habits. All software should be kept up-to-date and the latest security patches installed as soon as they come out. Due diligence will pay off in the long run.
