Critical Information Literacy: Tools for Coursework
Today, cyberattacks are disrupting and even destroying the computer operations of countless business of all sizes and types, and hackers appear capable of overcoming the latest protections that are available. Fortunately, there are some steps that business practitioners can take to protect their computer files from cyberattacks. To learn more about these, the purpose of this paper is to provide a review of selected resources to describe the importance of cybersecurity in the workplace and the respective benefits of regularly updating applications, of password control and virtual private networks.
Cybersecurity in the Workplace
Many people may not realize just how insidious some types of attacks on their computer security may be, and it is easy to fall into a hackers trap through clever social engineering tactics (How to avoid social engineering attacks, 2016). In particular, social engineering tactics use ordinary emails to phish for sensitive or proprietary information, including passwords, account numbers or other security-related data using email attachments, ads or fake Web sites that are routinely used which are designed to resemble the legitimate version. Cybersecurity specialists recommend never sharing any personal information through emails unless...
Indeed, the research showed that social engineering practices in particular represent an ongoing threat to computer security and users may be duped into sharing sensitive data without ever knowing it. In the final analysis, it is reasonable to conclude that maintaining computer security is everyones responsibility.
References
Google Help. (2016, September 14). How to avoid social engineering attacks [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/XEtvwzN_xJk.
Oxen Technology. (2018, June 11). Basic cybersecurity tips for the workplace. Retrieved from https://oxen.tech/blog/basic-cybersecurity-tips-workplace/.
Rosenblatt, S., & Cipriani, J. (2015, June 15). Two-factor authentication: What you need to know (FAQ). Cnet. Retrieved from https://www.cnet.com/news/privacy/two-factor-authentication-what-you-need-to-know-faq/
Pilette, C. (2021). Symantec Corporation. What is social…
