ITSECURITY

WHAT IS IT SECURITY?• Definition: Ensuring the security of

resources in a computing environment.

• Resources include:• Applications• Data• Network• Hardware

THE 3 ASPECTS1. Vulnerability

2. Exploit

3. Threat

WHAT IS VULNERABLE – OS AND SOFTWARE• Are OS and software updates applied?

• Do you have a reliable antivirus installed and up to date?

WHAT IS VULNERABLE – DATA AND NETWORKAre your files adequately secured ensuring only authorised people have access to sensitive information?

Is your network secure?

A survey done by Tripwire showed that 30% of routers are running default passwords.

WHAT IS VULNERABLE – COMMUNICATIONAre you using a secure email service?

Is your email password secure?

Do you lock your PC when away from it?

THE EXPLOIT – VIRUSES AND MALWAREWhat could happen if infected:

Account names and passwords could be compromised which may lead to fraudulent activity

Files could be accessed and copied

There may be corruption of hardware or software resulting in computer downtime, slowed computer or slowed network

THE EXPLOIT – PHISHINGAn example of a fraudulent site attempting to infect a computer with malware:

THE EXPLOIT – PHISHINGAnother example of an email received by a client recently:

THE EXPLOIT – WEAK OR LACK OF PASSWORDS

THE EXPLOIT – WEAK OR LACK OF PASSWORDS

*compiled from files containing millions of stolen passwords posted online during the previous year

THE EXPLOIT – WEAK OR LACK OF PASSWORDS

THE EXPLOIT – THEFT OF DATA BY EMPLOYEESAre your files adequately secured ensuring only authorised people have access to sensitive information?

Could you quickly prevent an employing from having access to files and email?

What would it mean if an employee had your client database or sensitive financial information?

THE THREATStudies done by Symantec, ZDNet and several other agencies show:

THE THREAT

WHAT CAN YOU DO?Ensure that you are using a reputable/reliable antivirus software

Have strong passwords for all of your devices

Have strong passwords for your network, do not use the defaults!

Make sure that your files are stored securely and that only authorised people have access to sensitive information

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