108: Cyber Security for Remote Workforce
Mar 31, 2020•45 min
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Episode description
"Accept the fact that you are a target and cybersecurity is your responsibility. The probability of being a victim over the next 12 months is a guarantee." - Dr. Eric Cole, Cybersecurity expert
Dr. Eric Cole shares very practical tips on how you can protect yourself, your employees and your loved ones from a cyber attack (start at 2:40). With companies shifting to a remote workforce due to the #coronavirusoutbreak the attackers have increased their efforts and spear phishing is up 300%.
Some top takeaways for me...
1. Spear phishing is when a hacker sends an email from a known or trusted sender to get someone to click on a link or open an attachment and become compromised. Learn about the emails that everyone is opening.
2. Learn what kind of endpoint security is needed on your computer. This is anti-virus software like Symantec or McAfee. I just learned I need to upgrade.
3. FREE is the new "F" word. Learn why you should avoid all free cloud-based programs - you are agreeing to share your data when you do...
Tune in to the #evolvetowin show with Dr. Eric Cole. Please share if you find this information valuable and feel free to ask questions. You can also get his top tips at https://lnkd.in/gBhVTZh
#evolvetowin #cybersecurity #remotework #remotemanagement #business
Dr. Eric Cole shares very practical tips on how you can protect yourself, your employees and your loved ones from a cyber attack (start at 2:40). With companies shifting to a remote workforce due to the #coronavirusoutbreak the attackers have increased their efforts and spear phishing is up 300%.
Some top takeaways for me...
1. Spear phishing is when a hacker sends an email from a known or trusted sender to get someone to click on a link or open an attachment and become compromised. Learn about the emails that everyone is opening.
2. Learn what kind of endpoint security is needed on your computer. This is anti-virus software like Symantec or McAfee. I just learned I need to upgrade.
3. FREE is the new "F" word. Learn why you should avoid all free cloud-based programs - you are agreeing to share your data when you do...
Tune in to the #evolvetowin show with Dr. Eric Cole. Please share if you find this information valuable and feel free to ask questions. You can also get his top tips at https://lnkd.in/gBhVTZh
#evolvetowin #cybersecurity #remotework #remotemanagement #business
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