Computers and smart devices have replaced traditional methods of operation at the workplace. Internet has taken over the charge and our world has become a global village. While we have been able to leverage numerous benefits from the technological advancement, complete cybersecurity is still a major question.
Cyberattacks pose a major threat, however not all cyberattacks can be blamed on outsiders. Some of them might just be launched due to the negligence of your employees. Businesses are increasingly becoming vulnerable due to insider threats and the lax attitude of employees. So, in the wake of high ended cyberattacks and with the growing BYOD culture it has become vital to educate employees about cybersecurity.
Here we have listed some tips to educate employees about cybersecurity –
Educate Employees About Social Engineering Activities
Cognize your employees about social engineering attacks. Tell them not to click on suspicious links and emails from unknown sources. If there is something wary about a certain website, blog, link or email and the sender is unknown then it is best to ignore them.
Train Employees At Top Level Of Management
Cybercriminals generally target employees at top level of management who have access to sensitive information and the level of financial damage is greater. So it is important to impart additional training to CEO’S, CFO’S and other employees at that level of hierarchy to safeguard company’s confidential information.
Back To Basics
Provide training about rules for web browsing, email, social networks etc. Through this training they would be able to know the potential ways in which a cyberattack can be made and also take preventive measures to avoid the same. Also, regularly test their cyber security knowledge.
Tell Them What To do In Case They Come Across Something Suspicious
If there is something your employees feel wary of, then they should immediately contact the IT employees who are trained in handling them. Also they should notify the administrator if they come across a suspicious email, link or unusual activity. In case something major happens then unplug machine from the network.
Create A Formal Plan
Have a pre-listed set of instructions about what to do if an employee witnesses a cyberattack. The employees should be well trained to handle this situation and should know what to do if they are hacked. IT team should also draft a formal plan for cybersecurity training, This plan should be reviewed and updated every now and then keeping in mind the latest attacks and risks.
Also, important & confidential passwords as well as information should not be shared with all your employees. Practice the golden rule of giving limited access to only trusted employees. This will ensure that only those people have access to company’s sensitive information who actually need it for performing their operations.
Thus, it is extremely important to train employees about cybersecurity in order to prevent a cyberattack. For more information on IT Security, call Centex Technologies at (254) 213-4740.