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4. Configure your other firewall services and logging.
can run an on-the-spot scan at least once a week to check for the latest threats.
Therefore, sharing too much personal information online can make us vulnerable to identity theft, fraud, phishing, cyberstalking, and other cybercrimes. It can also impact reputation, relationships, and opportunities in the future depending on the repercussions. How to keep safe: Be careful about who we share our information with online and only share with people we know and trust on secure platforms that have privacy settings that we can control, as opposed to a public domain. Not keeping antivirus software up to date It is important to not neglect security and ensure you are running regular antivirus and malware protection scans. When it comes to online shopping, having a comprehensive, up-to-date security solution not only removes the uncertainty associated with online transactions, makes online shopping safer. How to keep safe: Your antivirus software should be set as default to check for updates at least once a day, but also check to make sure this is the case. You
5. Test your firewall configuration.
Not having a firewall set up
Being uneducated If you are going to use the Internet, you should take some time to research trends and look up any ongoing news regarding data breaches, security status etc. Particularly if you work remotely or own your own business with remote workers, putting secure, robust systems in place to keep you and your business network educated and safe is extremely important. You should ensure every member of staff is security trained and knows exactly what to look out for when cyber threats or malware occur. How to keep safe: Participate in or offer regular online safety training. Also, ensure all important data is backed up on a separate storage drive and be prepared if your personal data is hacked.
A firewall does what it says on the tin - keeps something in or out.
In your case, a firewall will act as a barrier for any unauthorised intruders who may want to access your network. Firewalls monitor all incoming and outgoing traffic occurring within your device’s network. A firewall will work alongside a pre- established set of guidelines. Therefore, giving you ultimate control over monitoring your network access. How to keep safe: You can configure a firewall to flag any unauthorised entry and block it too.
You can do this in five steps.
1. Secure your firewall.
2. Architect your firewall zones and IP addresses.
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3. Configure access control lists.
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