Enterprise CyberSecurity Basics

  • Update software

    • Apps
    • Web Browsers
    • Operating Systems
    • Set them to update automatically
  • Secure your files

    • Backup important files offline or in the cloud
    • Test backups
  • Require paswords

    • use passwords for laptops, tablets and smartphones
    • do not leave these devices unattended
    • always have them logout after so long
  • Encrypt Devices

    • Encrypt devices and other media that contain sensitive personal infomation
    • Including laptops, tablets, smartphones, removable drives, backup tapes, and cloud storage solutions
  • Use multi-factor authentication

    • Require multi-factor authentication to access areas of your network with sensitive information
    • This requires additional steps beyond logging in with a password - like a temporary code on a smartphone or a key that's inserted into a computer