Category: Cybersecurity

  • Two measures to protect IT systems and data from current and evolving threats

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    1. Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) By requesting various forms of verification from users before granting access to a system or application, multi-factor authentication (MFA) enhances security during the authentication process. Usually, this is fusing information that the user already knows (like a password or PIN) with information that they possess (like a smartphone or hardware token)…

  • Description of two critical threats to IT systems and data

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    Cybercriminals apply ransomware assaults, a kind of malware-based threat, to encrypt their victims’ files or whole computers and then demand payment in exchange for the decryption key. These assaults have the potential to cause serious interruptions to corporate operations, data loss, and monetary losses. Numerous methods, such as phishing emails, malicious websites, or taking advantage…

  • A few factors that affect the vulnerability of IT systems and data

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    Old Operating systems, old software and insufficient patch management procedures are two major factors that impact how vulnerable IT systems are. Vendors of software periodically offer patches and updates to fix vulnerabilities in their products and enhance security. Nevertheless, organisations’ systems remain open to attack if they do not immediately apply these patches and upgrades.…