A Few Myths You Tell Yourself

There are long held beliefs that have gone unchallenged and are generally accepted. Then there are those who put their head in the sand with such statements as “I don’t need to protect my network, there is nothing worth stealing.” Others think a firewall is all you need to protect your data. 

 

Do you believe in any of these myths?

 

I Don't Have Anything Worth Stealing

If it's not intellectual property or financial data, how about your company’s brand reputation? A compromised network often leads to lost sales, regulatory fines, identity theft monitoring payout and a long road to rebuilding customer loyalty.

 

Phishing Isn't An Issue Anymore

Socially engineered attacks are on the rise, accounting for $2.3 billion of loss in the last three years. Often targeting employee emails, these attack strategies contain your full name, appear as they come from inside the organization, and may have links or attachments for business documents like invoices, RFPs, or even corporate events. Spam filters won’t prevent targeted attacks, so there is a need to create awareness, encourage colleagues to be cautious of internal emails that contain attachments or requests for personal information. 

 

Firewalls and Anti-Virus Are All The Protection I Need

Firewalls and antivirus are absolutely necessary but not sufficient to protect your data. Forty percent of all breaches were launched via the application layer. A good web app and network security program are essential to your company’s security.

 

Protecting your computer network is a never ending committment to technology, education and training.