Eternal togetherness is our destiny
It is important to remember that every employee, vendor, and supplier could become an ex-employee, ex-vendor, or ex-supplier.
Disaffected employees and spurned business partners can cause significant damage if their access to systems and data is not revoked.
IT should be notified when an employee is leaving or when a contract is expiring to prevent any potential harm to the corporate network.
The convenient Post-It Note on the move
IT departments frequently deploy new computers, resulting in a constant creation and alteration of IDs and passwords on the network.
Writing down login credentials on paper and leaving them near workstations poses a significant security risk, as passwords can easily be stolen.
To prevent unauthorized access, ensure that the IT department has a secure method for distributing IDs and passwords to end users without resorting to insecure practices.
Data in a state of rest may not stay that way
Data encryption requires a balance between security and usability
Clear policy creation is essential for IT departments
Employees need to be educated on encryption policies and best practices
Mistreated by the App Store’s actions
Popular apps like Evernote, Dropbox, and Google Docs can give third parties access to corporate data
Unauthorized software installations by employees are a major cause of corporate data loss incidents
Companies of all sizes can be affected, as seen with Hillary Clinton’s unauthorized email provider usage
Blind faith resulting in a blame-filled storm
Companies must trust employees, but blind trust in IT security is risky
Edward Snowden incident shows the dangers of unwarranted security access
IT should strictly compartmentalize data access to minimize risks and regularly audit access rights
The human element is the key to classic hacking
Phishing emails can be successful in deceiving individuals.
Politeness can sometimes hinder a company’s security efforts when employees struggle to decline sharing internal information.
Regular training on IT security risks and protective measures is essential for all employees, especially those who interact with customers.
Surprise! Spam! And gratitude, madam
Creating a list of employee names, titles, and contact information is a common solution.
This list is often shared among corporate offices and may be given to external companies.
However, this can lead to security risks and potential cybercrime incidents.
Freedom comes at a significant cost
Unsecured WiFi hotspots pose a security risk for corporate devices
Encouraging employees to use paid, secure internet services can benefit the company
IT security should educate employees on safe network usage and provide tools like VPN encryption
Oops! I repeated my mistake
Loss of corporate hardware can lead to serious security breaches
Organizations may face significant financial losses due to stolen devices
IT security policies should be in place to prevent unauthorized access to internal assets
Permission to make a mess
Phones with storage capacity exceeding that of the space shuttle
Watches with advanced features surpassing some individuals
Eyeglasses equipped with full internet capabilities
