Safe computing, eight tips

The last six months have seen a turnaround. Both the business world and private individuals are taking security more and more seriously. In part 7, also the last part of this blog series, we give both companies and individuals some tips regarding secure computing.

10 billion euro damage from cybercrime

Cybercrime costs Dutch organizations ten billion euros per year. The economic damage caused by cybercrime is greatest in the public sector (2.4 million euros). This is evident from a study by Deloitte.

The most common cyber threats, according to Deloitte analysts, are: interruption of operational continuity (41 percent), third-party and privacy-related information (19 percent), reduced reliability (18 percent), loss of intellectual property (12 percent) and loss of strategic information (9 percent).

Prevent cybercrime through safe computing

As an organization, you can counter cybercrime and prevent damage by safe computer use, among other things. Below are a number of tips that we would like to give you for the safe use of e-mail and the Internet in general.

E-mail messages, SPAM and safe senders

Add every email address known to you to your list of contacts and what you consider 'safe' senders. This will prevent important e-mail from entering your inbox as 'SPAM' or 'junk mail'.

Recent version browser

Use a recent version of your browser. Set your security level to "normal. You can choose from five Internet browsers namely Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari. (Source: http://www.alleinternetbrowsers.nl/). An up-to-date Internet browser allows you to browse the web quickly and more importantly
safe internet browsing. You can download the latest versions of all Internet browsers for free.

Installation of firewall and antivirus

A firewall monitors incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. If there is suspicious traffic, you get an immediate warning. This prevents hackers from accessing your PC.

Not keeping confidential information

Do not store confidential information on your PC. For example, do not create a document in which you store your passwords. In addition, make sure you do not use the "remember password" feature.

Cookies

Through the Internet options in your browser you can delete 'cache' and 'cookies' in the browser history. This is very useful if you have accidentally chosen the 'remember password' function on another computer. This prevents people using the computer from easily logging in with your data.

Install vtiger Security Module plug-in

Are you already using the vtiger Security Module? With this module you can set the period within which you are forced to set a new password. With this 'mandatory' password change within the vtiger CRM system all your customer, marketing and sales data is better protected. More information

These are just a few tips for safer computing. But by implementing these tips concretely, you reduce your chances of becoming a victim of hackers and other cybercriminals.