5 Cyber-Security Tips in The Workplace | Total Security Software

With These 5 Tips You Will Also Be Protected in The Workplace

We Would like to remind you once again that cybersecurity issues affect us all. Today We want to share with you Some of the best practices in the workplace.

You are not responsible for cybersecurity in your company; so why should you worry? Even if you don't work in IT, cybersecurity is very much part of your job; If something goes wrong through your own fault, you could be held accountable for it.

If you work in a large company, be sure to follow the IT department's rules. If your company does not have an in-house IT team or consultants in the field of IT - which is the case, for example, in small offices or in your own home office - you should still deal sufficiently with cybersecurity. We have collected some tips for smaller companies that you are of course welcome to share with your employees.

Do Not Write Down Any Passwords

We all know that work can often be stressful and passwords are difficult to remember - especially if you have an individual, strong password for every product and service. Even so, sharing or writing down the passwords on a sticky note that is visible to everyone can put both your business and your own personal information at risk.

What you can do? Try a password manager that will create and store strong passwords for you. We offer you a free version of our password manager.

Use WiFi Properly

Nowadays WiFi seems to be an absolute necessity - gas stations, cafes and airports provide us with free WiFi and we all love it, don't we?

Of course. But with the popularity, the problems are not long in coming. Users of WiFi hotspots, in particular, should be particularly careful to avoid frequent risks.

If you're using free WiFi, make sure the network you're connecting to is the right one. Usually, the provider requires you to register and sign up for the service. If you are unsure, you should ask employees for advice, if necessary. Use your company's VPN when connecting to WiFi and avoid confidential work or financial transactions. Does your company not have its own VPN? Use our  Secure Connection!

Of course, your company's WLAN can also become a target. Larger companies that have an IT department should typically have the expertise to use WiFi connections responsibly. Here are some tips for smaller businesses:

1. Secure your network with a strong password.
2. Give only limited access to the network.
3. Set up a guest network for visitors and limit access to your critical infrastructure.

Do Not Use Dubious USB Sticks

What would you do if you found a USB stick in your parking lot on your way to the office?

Unfortunately, research has shown that a large number of people would plug the found USB stick into their computer - bad news for businesses. The stick could contain malware that could seriously damage your corporate network or personal device.

Avoid Phishing

Many criminals try to sneak into corporate networks by sending seemingly legitimate emails. No company, large or small, is immune to phishing; many of the most famous companies have already been hit.

Do you work in a small company and assume that you are not a suitable target for cybercriminals? Wrong thought: Cybercriminals would do anything to get access to your personal data and the data of your customers. These are then sold and traded in the dark network. How can you avoid phishing? It's simple: think carefully before clicking a link or opening the attachment of a message:

1. Is the link ok? Check the link before opening it. Take a close look at the URL and check for spelling errors or other abnormalities. If you are not entirely sure, you can easily open a new tab in the browser and manually enter the main URL of the page.
2. Does the message have an attachment? Even if a message seems legitimate, you should handle links and attachments with caution - after all, one of your coworkers may have been hacked too.
3. Does the message look legitimate? You should even be careful with internal messages from the office. It's not particularly difficult to create a fake email faithful to the original; usually, such e-mails have a dubious spelling or other abnormalities. In this case, the alarm bells should go off immediately.

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Back up Important Data

Ransomware is widespread on the internet. When criminals deny victims access to data or the entire computer, they panic and pay the ransom to decrypt their data again. Companies are not immune to it either. On the contrary: companies are a very popular target for cybercriminals because they are usually willing to pay significantly higher sums. The recent WannaCry wave is just one of many examples.

Fortunately, you can protect yourself from ransomware by backing up your data. If you don't back up regularly and get caught by ransomware, you are completely at the mercy of cybercriminals or you have to hope for decryption tools that we offer as part of our  No-More Ransomware project. With regular backups, you can easily restore your data and continue as usual.

Do you back up your data and make copies of it? If not, then it is high time you did. Your company could depend on it. 

Extra Tip: Security on Site

When you work in the office, you always have to keep the human factor in mind. Employees and employers do a lot to ensure cybersecurity in the workplace. Nevertheless, everyone in the office has to help prevent unwanted cyber incidents from occurring. 

So keep your eyes open and protect yourself and your colleagues by sharing these tips with your co-workers.