{"id":5828,"date":"2021-01-19T17:24:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T17:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techmagazines.net\/?p=5828"},"modified":"2021-01-19T17:27:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T17:27:50","slug":"the-ins-outs-of-online-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techmagazines.net\/the-ins-outs-of-online-security\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ins &#038; Outs of Online Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Online security can be one of the hardest features to figure out when setting up a computer or even a whole network of computers. As there are so many different threats to the security of your devices, it\u2019s hard to know the best way of protecting them. If you\u2019re stuck on where to start when it comes to protecting your devices, here\u2019s a look at the ins and outs of online security.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hardware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work in an office, you might not have even noticed the most important part of any online security system. You might not even be aware of its existence. Whilst it might not be in the forefront of your mind, if you haven\u2019t already got an online security device it\u2019s so vital that you install hardware that can protect your network from any attacks. Find a store that specializes in online security systems, such as the experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watchguardonline.co.uk\/wireless-security.html\">watchguardonline.co.uk<\/a>, and then look for the device that best suits your needs. One of the most important features to look for in this equipment is a reliable firewall. These devices block any malicious attacks from accessing any of the files on your computers and other devices. They also prevent any malicious files from being downloaded onto a PC in your workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as looking for the right level of protection, it\u2019s also important to look for a device that suits the way your business is run. For example, if you only have a handful of PCs in your office, you\u2019ll be able purchase one of the smaller devices available. If you work more on laptops and tablet devices rather than traditional PCs, it\u2019s important to choose a device that will protect your wireless network as well as any computers that are wired into the device in the traditional sense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as hardware, it\u2019s also important to invest in software that can prevent every PC or laptop in your building. Make sure every device has a reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/125650\/htg-explains-how-antivirus-software-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">anti-virus software<\/a> installed. This will scan every file, including those that are transferred onto the computer by a memory stick or portable hard drive, to check they don\u2019t pose a threat to the computer. It\u2019s important to make sure this software is updated regularly so it is able to deal with the latest methods that cybercriminals come up with to try and impact your device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The user<\/strong>No matter how much money you invest in online security, one big threat that will always be there is the people who access your network every day. It\u2019s important to teach them not to just rely on this hardware and software to keep them protected online, but also to be aware that every single process they carry out on their PC or laptop could pose a security risk. For example, if they received <a href=\"https:\/\/crimestoppers-uk.org\/campaigns-media\/blog\/2017\/jun\/how-to-tell-if-an-e-mail-is-genuine-or-a-phishing-?gclid=Cj0KCQiA0fr_BRDaARIsAABw4EtUsBTSEpfIQz3TZLCRcUw2SKG1_bPyEhnTl-wu-mvpzp4xIqXwpfYaAh9ZEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">an email from someone impersonating<\/a> their social media account asking them to send them their password to fix a problem, they could end up giving that password to a cybercriminal. If they use the same password for multiple accounts, including work ones, they could be giving the same criminals access to work documents. Make sure each employee receives full training on how to spot these attacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpm_excerpt clearfix\"><p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Online security can be one of the hardest features to figure out when setting up a computer or even a whole network of computers. 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