How Organizations Can Prevent Their Employees Falling for Cyber Scams

Cyber scams pose a significant threat to organizations of all sizes, regardless of their industry or geographic location.

This article from TechRepublic Premium digs into the nature of these scams while also highlighting the measures organizations can take to shield their employees from becoming victims.

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ESTABLISH STRONG PASSWORD POLICIES AND LEAST PRIVILEGED ACCESS

Set up a complex and unique password policy and encourage regular updates to deter unauthorized access. To further bolster security, it is imperative to restrict employee access to sensitive systems and data strictly to what is essential for their job responsibilities. Rigorous access control reduces the potential attack surface, safeguards critical information from unauthorized personnel and minimizes the risk of insider threats.

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AndyC

Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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