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IS USING INTERNET SAFE?

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Many people surf the Internet as part of their work activities, others visit a wide range of pages to stay fully informed of the news in the world, perhaps simply to complement their educational training or to entertain themselves during leisure hours. But everyone wonders if it is really possible to surf safely on the internet and that is precisely what this article is about. What Is Internet Security? Within the operating rules and policies that are part of the management of the websites to which users have access, a series of parameters have been established in order to prevent and control unauthorized entry to the resources available within Internet. This is part of internet security and its goal is to maintain a level that allows users to enter each page without risks to their computer or the integrity of their personal information. Therefore, talking about security is having ways to prevent, protect and avoid unauthorized intrusion to private networks, such as corporate or ev...
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WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT A CYBER ATTACK?

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The key to detecting and stopping computer intrusions is understanding how a cyberattack process works. This cycle, known as Cyber kill chain, establishes the steps that follow a cybercriminal to achieve its objective.     Knowing the seven phases of this chain is the best way to prevent a cyber-attack, as if caught intrusion in any of these stages, the sequence is broken and the attack would be blocked: Recognition: The attacker collects information about his victim, observing the data that the company publishes and investigating the technology that it uses. That is why it is essential to limit the information that is shared on the network and on social networks.   Preparation: In this phase the attack is prepared by interacting with the objective. For example, the cybercriminal could create an infected document and include it in an email that impersonates a trusted person in the company.   Distribution:   At this stage, the attack is transmitted, for e...
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5 Cybersecurity Practices For SMEs In 2021

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While many SMEs, especially newer ones, have started to conduct regular digital risk assessments, many of the SMEs have to catch up. Cybersecurity is no longer just a buzzword, it has become a reality for Small and Medium Businesses. When cyberattacks came to the fore as a recognized threat to businesses, the first port of call was propping up the cyber defense systems of large and well-known companies. But now the threat has penetrated the smallest players, as their importance in the economic value chain grows and they become part of the digital economy. One of the main challenges for many SMEs is recognizing that the IT and systems department must evolve more than just hardware repair. The budget constraints of SMEs are their weak point, and hackers know it. Hackers are based on the theory that SMEs don't spend a lot on their cybersecurity. While tools such as antivirus or a basic firewall can offer some degree of security, SMBs must customize security controls and continually...
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WHY YOU NEED A QUALITY ANTIVIRUS AND SECURITY?

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Whenever we surf the net we run the risk of being the victim of some kind of security attack. There are many types of malware that can compromise our system and ultimately affect our security and privacy as well. Luckily we can also have multiple tools to help us protect ourselves. There are many types, both free and paid. Without a doubt something very important is to have a good antivirus . In this article we are going to talk about it. We are going to explain everything that must be taken into account when installing or buying an antivirus. The Importance Of Having An Antivirus Having an antivirus is essential to protect our systems. It is a very useful tool to detect possible malware that tries to enter our computer, as well as analyze and eliminate any that may already exist. Keep in mind that no operating system is exempt from some of the many threats that exist on the network. It does not matter either the type of device we are using. You always have to have security softw...
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HOW TO STAY UP TO DATE ABOUT KEEPING DATA SAFE?

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Secure Your Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi is that the most convenient thanks to hook up with the web, especially if you would like to attach quite one device in your home. However, make sure your Wi-Fi network is secure. This involves: Using encryption, preferably Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) because it's the strongest. You should be ready to do that within the security settings. Change the router settings so that the SSID remains hidden and could not be found by potential hackers. Change the name of your network (the Service Set Identifier or SSID) so that hackers cannot guess the manufacturer of the router. Making sure to use a strong password to gain access to your network. Also be careful when using a public Wi-Fi network like in a café. Never visit a sensitive site like online banking on a public Wi-Fi network because criminals can easily steal your data this way. Beware Of Dangerous Links Sometimes your computer can get infected with a virus if you simply click on a w...
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THE ROLE OF ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE IN IT SECURITY

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The Information Security companies, cyber security, the security of information technology and information security is an issue of increasing concern to organizations and governments. The latest cyberattacks have put the security of many companies at risk. Companies care and value computer security and cybersecurity more to identify and eliminate vulnerability, protect against intruders, prevent confidential, privileged information and personal data from reaching the hands of others outside the organization and protect physical equipment. Avoiding economic losses and loss of information is the objective. Protect the privacy, security and integrity of equipment, computer systems and the information that is stored in them. For this, rules or protocols are established within the IT security policy in companies, such as antivirus , limiting the use and access to the network and the Internet, authorization or restriction of actions and functions of the software and users, create user pr...
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