What is Digital Security?
Digital security refers to the tools, resources and processes that protect your data, identity and assets online. These resources include web services, antivirus software, smartphone SIM cards, biometrics and secure personal devices you carry with you everyday.
Hacking, phishing, spyware and malware (malicious software) are all cyber security threats. They can destroy sensitive data, sabotage business operations and cost organisations billions of pounds.
A solid digital security strategy is essential to protect your IT infrastructure from security vulnerabilities and stay compliant with relevant laws and regulations. It must encompass your entire IT infrastructure and be based on regular risk assessments.
The first step in reducing cyber security risks is to understand the current environment and what your organisation faces as the world moves forward. This will enable you to make a proactive assessment of your BC-IR and enact a policy that ensures effective security for your IT system, network, and applications.
Personal data, such as your name, date of birth, address, email, phone number and Social Security number, is a common target of hackers. They can use this information for identity theft or social engineering. They can also sift through your data to access your online banking, transfer funds out of your accounts or open new credit card accounts in your name.
Digital security requires a combination of education, vigilantity and intelligent tools. You can start protecting your data by deleting the information you don’t need, using a password manager and keeping track of all your accounts. You can also consider multi-factor authentication as an additional layer of protection that will help you feel safe on the internet.