Security & Privacy in Today's IT Environment
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Staying secure and ensuring privacy while using technology may seem like a daunting task but it's not mission impossible. Join us as we discuss some simple actions you and your organization can take to stay safe while using the devices on the web.
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- 1. Security & Privacy in Today's IT Environment
- 2. 2 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. Agenda v A Look at the Numbers v Discuss Basic Security Steps You Can Take v Privacy…and how it differs from Security v Q & A
- 3. Navigating the Digital Landscape Some Phishing and spoofing email spam statistics… •Nearly 96% of phishing attacks are conducted using email. •77% of organizations faced business email compromise (BEC) attacks in 2021. Eg. payroll redirect and supplier invoicing frauds. •BEC includes The average cost of a BEC exploits was $5.96 million in 2021. •83% of organizations faced a successful email-based phishing attacks in 2021. •39% of individuals have said they received at least one suspicious email attachment. •15% of individuals said they received an email impersonating their organization. Source: What Is Phishing? - Definition, Types of Attacks & More | Proofpoint US
- 4. Can Be A Challenge Source: Number of ransomware attacks per year 2022 | Statista v The average downtime a company experiences after a ransomware attack is 22 days. (Statista, 2021) v A recent survey found 37 percent of respondents’ organizations were affected by ransomware attacks in the last year. (Sophos, 2021) v In 2021, the largest ransomware payout was made by an insurance company for $40 million, setting a world record. (Business Insider, 2021) v The average ransom fee requested has increased from $5,000 in 2018 to around $200,000 in 2020. (National Security Institute, 2021)
- 5. Security Basics Here’s How to Defend Yourself Identity Device Mail
- 6. Security Basics Using Simple Yet Effective Steps Mail • Develop a culture of email security awareness • User strong, unique passwords across accounts • Learn your email hosts security functions and tools • Be cautious of email links and attachments Identity • Establishing Multi-factor Authentication • Adopting devices with security Keys or biometric • Consider, whenever possible, a location-based access tool • Develop policies surrounding privacy Devices • Invest time in learning about device encryption (particularly around hardware drivers) • Along with Identity, when looking at onboarding new devices consider a product with Biometric or even FIDO key • Avoid ‘co-mingling’ personal and professional devices
- 7. Privacy Basics Privacy vs Security Let’s start by defining just what privacy and security are: •Privacy refers to the control that you have over your personal information and how that information is used. Personal information is any information that can be used to determine your identity. •Security refers to how protected your personal information is.
- 8. Privacy Basics Work Hand in Hand Limit Sharing on the Web Separate Device Environments Where Possible Know Your Web Browser Understand Your Connection Review Apps and Permissions
- 9. Q & A
- 10. 10 © TechSoup Global. All Rights Reserved. Thank You for Joining! Want to Connect? Email us at customersuccess@techsoup.org