Cyber Security Awareness 2.0

Cyber Security Awareness

​By : EDP

​What is Cyber Security

​Cybersecurity is a way of  protecting the email , network , computers , and other electronic gadgets from cybercriminals . The malicious attackers delete , modify or leak confidential information posing a huge threat to a business or an individual . Cybersecurity helps keep the data out of reach from attackers by ensuring the integrity , confidentiality and availability of data .

​Email

Email

​Email is the preferred form of business communication . The average person receives so many emails every single day . With that many emails , it stands to reason that some are scams . Open an unknow email or an attachment inside an email , can release a virus that gives cybercriminals a backdoor into company’s digital home .

Password (Having Weak Login Credentials)

Password are the keys to our digital kingdom . They allow access to our online accounts and digital identities . We use them on a daily basis – to unlock our devices , access our bank account , read emails and daily work . And yet we are not fully aware of the need for good password hygiene

Password

Toughen Them Up

Make your passwords difficult to guess and hard to crack . Use passphrases! They are really strong and more friendly to use .

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Make Them Unique

Any password is insecure when used across different sites . if one gets compromised , all your other accounts become exposed .

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Keep Them Secret

Nobody else should know your password , not even people you trust . It’s a responsibility you should not force on anyone .​

Password

Turn On 2FA

Add an extra layer of security by enabling a second factor of authentication , such as entering a code sent to your phone .

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Use Them Securely

Don’t enter your passwords in public or shared computers . They may be infected or insecure and expose your accounts .

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It’s Change O’Clock

Change your passwords whenever you believe they might have been exposed or compromised .​

Multiple Choice

1. “abc@123” is this a weak password?

Multiple Choice

2. All employees must use strong and unique passwords ?

Multiple Choice

3. you can share your password with others?

Phishing

Phishing attacks have become highly targeted and sophisticated . Messages usually involve some sort of “social engineering”, in which scammers try to trick you into trusting them for fraudulent purpose , often by pretending to be a legitimate person or business . The goal is to get you to click on a link , open a file , give away information or make a payment.

Phishing

Who Are You?

Verify the sender’s address , but never rule out the possibility of an email account having been compromised or spoofed .

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Link Alert!

Before clicking on a link always check where it will take you by hovering over it with your mouse . When in doubt, simply don’t click .

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Beware Of That File

Don’t open any attachment that you are not expecting or that have suspicious extensions such as .exe or zip files .

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Keep Calm & Think Twice

Phishing emails tend to create a sense of urgency , rushing you into taking an action without giving it enough thought .

Phishing

Trust But Verify

An email may look legitimate and still be a scam , even if it includes real information about you or your company .

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Don’t Spill The Beans

Be wary of requests to disclose passwords , financial information or other PNC and sensitive data .

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Report

Report any suspicious email to your IT team . This will help avoid other people falling victim to phishing scams .

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Use Safe Networks

Avoid using public or unsecured networks to send or receive sensitive information .​

Multiple Choice

4. Is it necessary to check the email address first before opening the attached file?

Multiple Choice

5. Avoid use public devices (cybercafe) or unsecured network to access and check your email.

Image for Question 6.

Multiple Choice

6. Determine type of email in the previous image?

• Phishing Email

• Genuine Email

Thank You.