Online Data and Security
We’re constantly confronted by security issues online whether it’s privacy policies on a website we use or a secure password for our email accounts. The results of a study conducted by AnchorFree show that a lot of Americans are rethinking their beliefs and practices regarding privacy policies, passwords, and cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity is the process of protecting against cyberattacks that attempt to compromise the security, integrity or confidentiality of information systems and networks. It involves identifying threats, evaluating systems, training employees and creating an incident response plan.
Cyberattacks can expose your data, which includes personal information, to unauthorized individuals who are able to make use of it to gain financial gain or for social engineering as weapons in an active attack against the network and systems of your organization. They could also infect your devices through ransomware. Ransomware blocks the device or network and demands payment for unlocking it.
Privacy is the right to keep your private information private and to be in control of how it’s used. It’s about knowing what information is being collected, how it’s used and where it’s going, which is why you have the right to read the terms of service for every site that collects your data.
Data privacy includes making sure that only those with the appropriate privileges are allowed to view or manage your information, and using a secure encryption to block the unauthorised viewing of your information. Data privacy practices can help reduce the chance of losing data due to malicious leaks or breaches, and can help protect you against identity theft and other types of cybercrime.