Network and Internet Security For Enterprises
In addition to the positive effects of the rapid development and widespread use of the Internet, a “need for security” has also arisen for information stored and processed via the Internet.
How Is Individual Network and Internet Security Provided?
Communication tools such as mobile phones, computers and tablets are also used in a way that they are connected to the internet and data of users are stored on the internet environment. There are some ways to provide network and internet security individually "against the risk of theft and unauthorized use of this stored information.
Many applications that can be installed on phones request various "permissions" in terms of information access. Within the “application permissions” presented to the preference, there are also some permissions that are not required to use the application, but where user information is shared. Careless users can unconsciously share their personal information with other users through the applications they download on their mobile phones and tablets. In this framework, what kind of permissions the applications downloaded to the phone or tablet request and why they need them should be carefully examined and it is essential that applications having suspicious permission requests be avoided.
The websites, signed up, platforms via which shopping is made, may also cause some information to be stolen and used without permission. It is necessary to stay away from websites, which are not reliable, and from which no shopping was made before, and which do not send invoices. It should be noted that individual awareness and personal precautions are very valuable to protect enterprises as well.
How Can Enterprises Provide Network and Internet Security
Enterprises have to take measures to prevent their information from being stolen, altered or destroyed.
- Software updates: All operating systems (Windows, Android, Apple IOS, etc.) must be constantly updated. Some of these updates are intended to remove security vulnerabilities. Updates should be installed as soon as they are released.
- Antivirus and Endpoint Protection Software: A modern antivirus or endpoint protection program must be installed and running on all computers and tablets and phones with Android operating systems. This kind of software will help your enterprise to automatically detect and delete malware and harmful add-ons.
- Continuous backup: Data and programs on important computer systems (accounting servers, administrative personal computers, etc.) of the organization should be continuously backed up. The backup should be made into an isolated backup environment, not on the same computer or another personal computer on the network. In other words, a computer that has captured other computers should not be able to access backups, either.
- Traffic management: Controlling internet traffic is important in terms of network security. It is obligatory to monitor the web sites, which employees connect to, to check which web sites they can connect to, as well as from where and for what purposes they can connect to the organization. This requirement can be fulfilled with firewalls or routers with firewall capability, etc.
- Awareness training: Organizations should provide information security awareness training to all employees, independent of their relationship and experience with computers, and train them against possible security risks. In the event that the trainings are not provided, all technical and process measures to be taken will easily come to naught.
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