You are bombarded with news of data breaches, ransomware, data loss and new viruses daily. We recently had the Petya/NotPetya do the rounds and even more businesses were affected with the WannaCry ransomware virus. Keeping your software programmes and applications up to date is one key way to reduce your risk. Here are some more Dos and Don’ts to help improve IT security, compliments of Sophos.

1. 10 do’s and don’ts to improve your IT security

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DO

3. DO: Lock your computer and phone when not in use
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4. DO: Stay alert and report suspicious activity
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5. DO: Password protect sensitive files and devices
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USB
Phone
Laptop *$e7enal1ig@t0r5inmyb^th
(seven alligators in my bath)

6. DO: Use hard-to-guess passwords
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Use different passwords for different applications and devices

7. DO: Beware of and report suspicious emails
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DON’T

9. DON’T: Be tricked into giving information away
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10. DON’T: Use an unprotected computer eg internet café
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To carry out banking or other services where you must input
confidential information

11. DON’T: Leave sensitive information lying around
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12. DON’T: Plug in devices to work pc without IT permission
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13. DON’T: Install unauthorised programmes in work
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14. Read more ……..
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On the Trilogy blog (link to be added to this blog)
How to stay protected from ransomware
WannaCry
Sophos handbook of IT security DO’s and DON’Ts
And make sure you promote a Security Awareness Culture in your
organisation

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