Online Data and Security
We’re constantly confronted by security concerns online whether it’s a privacy-related policy on a website we use or a secure password for our email accounts. Based on the results of a recent survey by AnchorFree many Americans are changing how they think about privacy policies security, passwords, and privacy.
Cybersecurity deals with defending against attacks that target the security, integrity, or security of networks and information systems. It involves identifying threats, testing systems, educating employees and creating an incident response plan.
Cyberattacks can expose your data, including personal information, to unauthorized parties who may be willing to utilize it for financial gain as well as social engineering or as weapons in a savage attack against the network and systems of your organization. These hackers could also infect your devices with ransomware, which blocks access to the network or device and demands payment for the release.
Privacy is the right to control and protect your personal data private. It is important to know what information is collected and the location it’s going. This is why it’s important to read the terms of service on every website that collects information.
Data privacy is about ensuring that only those with the appropriate privileges are able to access or manage your information, and using a strong encryption to block unauthorized viewing. Data privacy practices can help minimize the risk of losing your data due to malicious leaks or breaches, and can help you protect yourself from identity theft and other kinds of cybercrime.