COVID-19 and the current lockdown came as a surprise to us all. What isn’t a surprise is the urgency to protect our data. Cybersecurity has always been of great importance, and cybersecurity awareness is crucial in our current scenario. Piracy and phishing schemes have increased a lot over the past few weeks. Criminals are taking advantage of coronavirus anxiety to defraud victims online.

Some organizations had foreseen it, and others less. The exchange of data from our homes due to remote working, opens up vulnerabilities in computer systems. The risks of cybercrime including reputational loss are a great concern to both individuals and to companies.

The measures that need to be taken in order to stay protected are both based on technology and everyday actions. With that in mind, here are some simple ways to vaccinate your digital life in order to stay secure:

IT security is constantly evolving. Threats and countermeasures are a never-ending race, however, certain fundamental practices remain essential and must be at the heart of the IT governance of every company. Think of this lockdown as a preparation test on how to minimize your vulnerabilities. For more advice and guidance on how to secure your business, click here.