Regardless of the sector or type of activity carried out by the company, it inevitably produces and handles important information that directly contributes to the continuity of the business. And this data is part of the company's routine, such as customer registration, orders, budgets, projects, proposals, among others. For this reason, the level of internet security should be a constant concern for managers.
Just as technology advances every day, cybercriminals are also finding increasingly cunning ways to break into systems and steal information. The need to protect this information has become even greater with the emergence of the LGPD – the General Data Protection Law .
Through an efficient data protection strategy, the company can ensure that information is kept out of the reach of criminals, preventing any kind of damage to the business.
Why is security important?
The internet has become indispensable for carrying out essential tasks , making it virtually impossible to conduct business without this resource. Because of its widespread use, it is also a very dangerous environment, posing numerous threats to information security.
We've seen from recent cyberattacks that any company can be targeted by this type of attack, regardless of its sector or size. And these attacks can have different objectives, such as:
- Take down systems;
- Stealing confidential or valuable data belonging to the company or the market;
- To carry out financial irregularities ;
- Corrupting data and information;
- customers' personal and financial data
- Leaking important information.
What are the main cyberattacks today?
Using traps that are arranged in different ways, criminals are able to cause various losses to companies . The main cyberattacks currently are:
- DDoS attack : In this type of attack, criminals overload a company's networks and systems, harming the availability and continuity of services;
- Ransomware : just like in a kidnapping, in this type of cyberattack criminals steal confidential company information or take down networks or servers, demanding payment to release the data;
- Phishing : This is one of the most common types of attacks found on the internet, and they are planted in fake emails, banners, malicious links, corrupted downloads, among others. Although it may seem like a less aggressive attack, it is one of the biggest threats on the internet.
These attacks can come from various sources, making it necessary to find intelligent tools that allow for greater control over internet access . Without adequate training, employees can create vulnerabilities that facilitate access for criminals and hinder the smooth operation of the company's activities.
How can we bring more security to the company?
While having security tools and software is essential, it's important to have an effective corporate internet usage policy to avoid this type of problem . To that end, employees must understand how to properly use the company's internet to protect data and the organization's network.
To achieve this, the company must adopt certain measures, such as:
- To train employees on the safe use of the internet in the workplace;
- Utilize efficient tools to increase network security and ensure data protection;
- Instruct on how to create passwords with superior security, avoiding names, dates of birth, and other information that can be easily discovered ;
- Keep systems and devices up to date ;
- Use original software ;
- Establish a backup schedule ;
- Control employee access to the network , preventing access to social media, entertainment websites, e-commerce sites, and malicious content .
Do you know how secure your company is online? Find out now!
As we have seen, the security of a company's data, networks, and systems is directly related to how employees use the security resources employed by the organization. For this reason, it's important to have a diagnostic tool to help you identify key vulnerabilities and establish improvement strategies within your business.
Designed and developed by industry professionals, we've created a tool to help companies of all sizes and sectors gain a clearer understanding of their business's online security . The Internet Security Diagnostic for Businesses classifies your company's security into different levels. These are:
Inefficient : This is the lowest security standard, where all relevant security points deserve attention to avoid serious security problems.
Basic : At the basic level, the company shows little concern for internet security. In this case, the points considered are those that require immediate attention.
Intermediate : In this case, the company has likely already implemented some features that have helped increase internet security, but may still have some limitations.
Efficient : This is the highest level and represents companies that already have a strong focus on security. In this case, it is important to maintain attention, control, and manage current processes according to market needs and changes.
With the help of this diagnostic tool, you can find out your company's Internet Security Level in just a few minutes, receiving a complete report free of charge.
Categories that guide the level of internet security
To provide specific information about your company's internet security, our diagnostic analyzes the main and most basic security categories, such as:
- Policy and Document Analysis : This category relates to the methods and customs associated with the internet within the company. This includes potential policies for secure internet use, assessments, risk management, access rules, analyses, and audits, among others.
- Control and Productivity Analysis : Employee productivity is directly related to internet security. This is because unauthorized access during working hours can, in addition to harming employee performance, increase the likelihood of creating vulnerabilities that facilitate access for cybercriminals. Security and internet access control tools are strong allies in combating malware, phishing, scams, and malicious software.
In this sense, this category includes the resources used by the company to ensure network security, such as security software, access blocking, content filters, among others.
- Log and Report Analysis : In this category, our diagnostic analyzes log tracking and information recording tools, which provide relevant data about user access. Through these tools, it is possible to gain greater control and increase the security of your internet.
- Availability Analysis : In availability analysis, the diagnosis balances available resources according to the company's needs and priorities. This is one of the most important categories for ensuring greater efficiency and security for a business.
The diagnostic results are sent to your email as a PDF document and contain crucial information, establishing results according to safety categories.
In addition, the material includes several tips, answers to frequently asked questions, and numerous useful resources to improve your company's internet security.
All this quickly and for free .
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