Online Data and Security
We’re constantly confronted by security concerns online whether it’s a privacy policy on a website we use or a secure password for our email accounts. Based on the results of a recent survey conducted by AnchorFree many Americans are changing the way they think about privacy policies security, passwords, and privacy.
Cybersecurity is the process of defending against cyber attacks that aim to compromise the security, integrity or confidentiality of information systems and networks. It involves the identification of threats and testing systems. It also involves educating employees and creating an incident response strategy.
Cyberattacks can expose your data, which includes personal information, to unauthorized people who might want to utilize it for financial gain, social engineering, or as weapons in an active attack on the network and systems of your organization. They could also infect your devices using ransomware. Ransomware locks down a device or network, and demands payment to unlock it.
Privacy refers to the right to keep your private information private and to control how it is used. It is important to be aware of what information is collected, as well as where it is going. That’s why you need to read the terms of service on any website that collects data.
Data privacy is the process of ensuring that only people who have the right privileges can access or manage your data and using secure encryption to block access by anyone else. Data privacy practices can help reduce the chance of losing data due to malicious leaks or breaches, and can help protect you from identity theft and other kinds of cybercrime.