In this chapter, we will look at some tips to help you protect your organization from being a victim. The previous chapters covered the different processes you can administer to ascertain the security of networks and systems. Speak to the IT professionals and other stakeholders in the business to learn more about what you can do to prevent any cyber-attacks. 

Every business must have a clearly defined security policy. This policy should provide information on the processes and actions every employee in the organization must follow. You must enforce this policy and train employees to perform the right actions. Remember to include the following in your information security policy: 

You must update this policy frequently, and let every employee in the organization know about the changes made to the policy. 

This is a very important aspect to consider. If you have a security policy, but your employees do not know what they must do, then it is a lost cause. Help your employees understand the different protocols they must perform. You need to have the training and let people know what they must do. This is one of the easiest ways to protect data.

Remember, passwords are important to maintain cybersecurity. Instruct your employees to choose passwords that are difficult for a hacker to guess. You must avoid the usage of dates and names in your password since hackers can easily connect you with those words. You must also instruct them to change passwords regularly. You can also use a multi-factor authentication system to add an extra layer of protection to the accounts. 

If you have outdated software in your systems, it can lead to a security risk. You should always update the software with the latest patches. For example, if you use the Windows Operating System, you must allow the updates to run so that you can cover any vulnerabilities or gaps. 

You must use firewalls to protect the network used in the system. Make sure to use encryption, so you make it harder for a hacker or any other user to access the data. You must be careful when you use Wi-Fi since most hackers target those connections. The previous chapters in the book covered how you can protect your system from such hacks. Let employees know they should not use public Wi-Fi. Ask them to use VPN connections to secure the transmission of data. Make sure to protect the router using a strong password.

Regardless of how vigilant you are, a hacker can choose to target your system or network. Store the data on a disk in the event of such an attack. Let the system store the data automatically in a secure place. You could also store the data in a separate data center. 

You must ensure to maintain some control over the devices used by employees as well. Employees must be careful about the information on their screen, and should never leave it unlocked. If they leave their station or desk for a minute, they must log out of that system. Since anyone can walk away with a laptop, employees should be told never to leave it unattended. Since more business is conducted on tablets and smartphones, hackers target these devices. Employees must secure their data on the phone and protect their phones using a password. They must report the loss or theft of the device promptly.