Safeguard Your Digital World with National Computer Security Day

Millions of users face cyber threats every year, and attacks are constantly evolving. That’s why November 30 marks National Computer Security Day, a yearly reminder to protect your devices and data from threats like identity theft, fraud and ransomware. This day empowers users to take security into their own hands, raising awareness about the importance of regular cybersecurity habits.

Here are some practical ways to strengthen your cybersecurity stance.

Read: Defend Your Digital Environment with Endpoint Protection

Essential Computer Security Tips

• Install and maintain antivirus software: Antivirus and antimalware software can block malware, detect viruses and help prevent ransomware attacks.
• Update software regularly: Regular updates fix known vulnerabilities that hackers might exploit. Keep your operating systems, software and applications on your computer, phones and tablets updated to address these vulnerabilities. If you struggle to remember manual updates, enable automatic updates.
• Turn on your firewall: Firewalls act as a barrier against unauthorized access.
• Use strong passwords: Create complex passwords with at least 19 characters and combine uppercase and lowercase letters, symbols and numbers. Avoid common passwords like “password,” and use different passwords for each account. Keep your passwords private. Consider using a password manager to store and manage them.
• Remove unused programs: Delete unnecessary programs to reduce potential entry points for malware.
• Encrypt and backup data: Encrypt sensitive files and back them up on a cloud service or an external hard drive. Regular backups protect your data in case of hardware failure, theft or data loss.
• Practice safe browsing: Avoid suspicious links, unverified websites and attachments from unknown senders.
• Log off when away: Prevent unauthorized access by logging off your computer when not in use.

Safeguard Your Company with Thriveon

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or someone new to cybersecurity, National Computer Security Day is an opportunity to make sure your digital space is as secure as possible. Another way to ensure your security is by partnering with an award-winning managed service provider (MSP) like Thriveon. With our proactive managed IT and cybersecurity services, you can rest assured that your digital environment is in safe hands.

Schedule a meeting today and keep your company safe.