The Benefits of Digital Security
Digital security is the best practices and tools used to safeguard your personal information and online identity. These tools include password managers, parental controls, and antivirus software. The goal is to keep your data safe from hackers and thieves. It’s the same reason we lock our expensive car in the garage, put heirloom jewelry in a safe, and store the title to our house in a secure deposit box.
Unlike your prized physical possessions, the information we share online is more vulnerable to theft and damage. Criminals can gain access to our email accounts, social media profiles, and online banking portals, and then use that information for nefarious purposes like identity theft and even to pinpoint our physical locations.
Protects Productivity
The threat landscape is ever-changing, and companies need to be prepared for the latest attacks. To combat cyber-attacks, organizations should implement Zero Trust and a security architecture that’s built on the principle of least privilege. This is an approach to security that limits network access based on device, function and role. It also uses alternative, more secure, access control methods for devices and networks and ensures all data is vetted before being granted permission to be accessed.
Without a solid digital security plan, viruses can infect employees’ computers and bring work to a halt. A virus could corrupt data, steal sensitive information, or even destroy the entire system. If this happens, it can cost the company time and money. To help combat this, employees should regularly update their operating systems and install any necessary software updates to prevent malware infections.