Infosec Newsletter Q3 2021 - Why is security awareness necessary

[Audio] INFORMATION SECURITY NEWSLETTER Why is cyber security awareness necessary? OVERVIEW: Cybercriminals take advantage of users' trust, fear, greed, and plain old human errors. Security awareness training teaches users to spot phishing, avoid risks online, and use good cyber-hygiene practices at work and at home. » The world is getting more digital  Business, banking, healthcare, etc. is all online » Crime is following the same trend  Worldwide ransomware attacks  High-profile hacks in the news  Phishing emails are more sophisticated each day » New privacy laws and regulations are being enacted  Many sectors require training for compliance » Because the online world is so interconnected, everyone is a target » If just one of your accounts gets breached, criminals can use it to breach others » Criminals may target personal accounts and data to breach corporate ones, and vice versa » Fraud and identity theft don't just affect an individual; it can affect user accounts belonging your family, friends, coworkers, and business.

[Audio] INFORMATION SECURITY NEWSLETTER | September 2021 » Phishing and spear-phishing attacks » Business email compromise » Social engineering scams » Common malware and ransomware » Fake websites that steal data or infect devices » And much more How does Security Awareness help individuals? It gives the know-how to stay safe from cybercrime AT INVEST AD » Prevent intrusion in the Invest AD infrastructure » Reduce business email compromise » Keep critical business data safe AT PERSONAL LEVEL » Protect your identity and personal data from theft and fraud » Secure your devices against viruses and malware » Keep yourself safe from hackers and spies Social Networking Security Awareness One in five online consumers has been a victim of cybercrime in the past two years. Social networking is a direct link to the problem. While social networks allow you to keep in touch with family and friends, there are issues to be concerned about. Most concerns revolve around online reputation management, identity theft, or physical security issues. Social networking creates a risk of posting content that will be damaging to yourself, your profile being hacked or your credentials being compromised, or inviting burglars to your home by publicizing your whereabouts.  Should you became aware of any information security incident like Spam, Phishing, and Computer or Account compromised, please report it immediately to Corporate Information Security at [email protected].