Cybersecurity : Tips and Tools to Properly Protect Your Digital Assets

Cybersecurity tips to protecting your digital asset

In an increasingly digital world, safeguarding your digital assets is essential. This presentation delves into key cybersecurity practices to ensure your data remains secure from cyber threats.

We'll explore the importance of strong, unique passwords and the implementation of two-factor authentication to enhance security. Regular software updates are crucial, as they fix vulnerabilities that cybercriminals could exploit.

Encryption is a vital tool, protecting your data both in transit and at rest, ensuring that even if intercepted, your information remains unreadable to unauthorized users. Regular backups, stored both locally and offsite, safeguard against data loss from breaches or system failures.

We'll also cover email security, highlighting the dangers of phishing and the importance of secure communication channels. Network security practices, including secure Wi-Fi usage and firewall implementation, are essential to protect against unauthorized access.

Mobile devices, often overlooked, need robust security measures and careful management of app permissions. User education is a continuous process, equipping you and your team with knowledge to identify and respond to threats effectively.

Finally, consistent monitoring and auditing of your digital environment help detect anomalies early and ensure compliance with security protocols.

This presentation provides a comprehensive guide to protecting your digital assets, emphasizing that cybersecurity is an ongoing process of vigilance and adaptation to emerging threats.

1. Cyber Security: Tips and Tools to Properly Protect Your Digital Assets Samuel Ekele DevOps / Cloud Engineer @realsammy3

2. Content Introduction Cybersecurity overview, Cybercrime Cybercrime industry overview The most pervasive cyber attack vector Social engineering, Ransomware, DDoS, etc Tips to staying safe Tools VPN, Antivirus, Anti malware Q & A ,

3. What is Cybersecurity? . Cybersecurity is the art of protecting electronic systems, networks, and data from unauthorized or criminal access. It can also be called information technology security or electronic information security. Cybersecurity aims to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and service in a connected world With an increasing number of people getting connected to internet, the security threats that causes massive harm are increasing also

4. Why is Cybersecurity important? Cybersecurity is important because it protects all categories of data from theft and damage. Cybersecurity’s core function is to protect the devices we all use (smartphones, laptops,tablet, and computers), and the services we access-both online and at work- from theft or damage.

5. Cybercrime Cybercrime is any criminal misconduct carried out through a network, technical gadgets or the internet. While some are intended to cause harm to the victim, the vast majority are committed for financial gain Emerging trends in the cybercrime landscape Cyberattacks are becoming more collaborative and specialized Cybercriminals are forming alliances and sharing resources, tools and techniques to launch more effective attacks. They are also developing niche skills and expertise to target specific sectors or technology Cybercriminals are leveraging on advanced tools and techniques such as AI and ML, botnets, and automated malware deployment . The Computer as a Target: using a computer to attack other computers 1 The Computer as a Weapon: using a computer to commit real life crime 2 Categories:

6. T he most pervasive cyber attack vector Social engineering Manipulates individuals to deceive and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems. It exploits human psychology to trick people into revealing confidential information, performing actions, or accessing restricted areas. Ransomware Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts files or locks a victim's computer or network. Attackers demand a ransom in exchange for restoring access to the compromised system or encrypted files DDoS DDos is a type of cyberattack that aims to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network by overwhelming it with a flood of internet traffic from multiple sources

7. Social Engineering Techniques Phishing Sendin g deceptive emails, message,websites that mimic legitimate entity Baiting Using an object to trick you into taking an action that will expose you Tailgating U nauthorized person follow authorized person closely to gain access into a restricted area Pretexting False identity or impersonation to gain trust

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9. Phishing techniques Website Main website Phishing website You enter your details Email, Password, and other account details like card information The phisher takes your credentials and login to the main website 2

10. Four Ways to Prevent Social Engineering Attacks r Always be vigilant and to never let your guard down

11. Tips to Staying Safe Verify Source Verify the source of every message, email and website, check the URL before clicking on any website Use Strong Password Management Create strong and unique passwords for each of your online accounts Backup Your Data Regularly backup your important file offline, in an external hard drive or cloud . Require Password Use passwords for all laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Don’t leave these devices unattended in public places Keep Your Software Updated This includes your apps, web browsers, and operating systems. Set updates to happen automatically Use Multifactor Authentication Require multi-factor authentication to access areas of your network with sensitive information. This requires additional steps beyond logging in with a password — like a temporary code on a smartphone or a key that’s inserted into a computer Use secure Wi-Fi networks Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive activities such as online banking or accessing important accounts. Be cautious about downloads and attachments Exercise caution when downloading files or opening email attachments, particularly from unknown or untrusted sources Be mindful of social media privacy settings Review and adjust your privacy settings on social media platforms to control who can access your personal information

12. Antimalware Malwarebytes, Adaware Antivirus, Spybot Search & Destroy, SUPERAntiSpywar e VPN ProtonVPN, Hotspot Shield, GalaxyVPN Password Manager LastPass,KeePass,Dashlane Antivirus Avast, AVG, Bitdender, Avira, Karsparsky Security Tools You Need to Stay Safe

13. AI and ML are being utilized to enhance the capabilities of cybersecurity systems and improve threat detection and response Microsoft developed Microsoft Security Copilot, a tool that integrates with other Microsoft security solutions like Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender to provide a comprehensive view of an organization's security posture. The Security copilot leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze large volumes of data in real time, identifying potential threats and anomalies in network traffic, user behavior, and other key areas. As cyber threats become more sophisticated, there is an increasing focus on proactive and predictive cybersecurity measures. Organizations are investing in threat intelligence, security analytics, and security automation to identify and respond to threats in real-time. Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity

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