{"id":461,"date":"2022-11-08T18:51:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T18:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barricadecyber.com\/?p=461"},"modified":"2022-12-14T15:10:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T20:10:59","slug":"types-of-protection-techniques","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barricadecyber.com\/types-of-protection-techniques\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Protection Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an age where technology reigns, it\u2019s possible for any company to fall victim to a cyberattack. Such attacks range from government agencies to healthcare institutions to nonprofits and everywhere in between.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got to be wary of hackers, insider threats, ransomware, and other types of cyber crime – and it\u2019s not an easy task to handle on your own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Barricade Cyber Solutions<\/span><\/a> is here to alleviate your worries and provide the protection that you need. In this article, we\u2019ll explain a few simple ways to prevent cyberattacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep Employees Informed<\/span><\/h2>\n

Education is power in the world of cybersecurity. In order to avoid an attack, inform your employees about common phishing techniques so they can avoid the bait.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cybercriminals will often use phishing in order to get ahold of employees\u2019 credentials. From there, they\u2019re able to infect the entire system of a company to gain access to financial information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hackers commonly send phishing bait through SMS (text messages) and emails. From there, employees click on links that they think are inconsequential and inadvertently give hackers the access they need to wreak havoc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To prevent this, keep your employees informed and install a spam filter that will filter out the most obvious spam emails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Verify Requests<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s crucial to verify the identity of the requester when you are asked to provide private information (or someone else\u2019s private information), even if they claim to be someone you know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hackers and con artists have plenty of methods that they use to steal credit card information and identities, so it\u2019s possible to be targeted even when you think you\u2019re safe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, regularly check your financial statements and credit reports so you can spot an abnormality before it grows out of control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Protect Access<\/span><\/h2>\n

At all times, you should know the exact number of people (and who those people are) that can access the critical data of your organization, along with when they can access it. If you aren\u2019t sure of the answer, review your access management practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Protect Passwords<\/span><\/h2>\n

Most people know that passwords are a secret you should always keep. When creating them, make sure that they\u2019re long, strong, and unique. The key is to use different passwords for different accounts – never an all-encompassing password for every program you have access to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though it\u2019s tempting and convenient, don\u2019t let websites or apps remember your password.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Remember Remote Devices<\/span><\/h2>\n

Remote workers play a larger role in your organization\u2019s cybersecurity than they ever have. To make sure that your employees\u2019 remote devices are secure, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n

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