On this week's podcast episode on Tech Craic, Sync NI journalist spoke with Candid Wueest, vice president of Cyber Protect Research at Acronis, a global cyber protection firm.
He discusses how cybersecurity should be a main concern with so many employees now working from home and offers some advice to help organisations and individuals prevent cyber-attacks.
The podcast is also available here on Spotify and on iTunes/Apple Podcasts when you search Sync NI, along with all previous episodes. Make sure to subscribe/follow for updates on new episodes also!
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Top tips to staying safe and secure online
1. Utilise a VPN (virtual private network)
2. Be aware and cautious of phishing e-mails
3. Regularly change cloud passwords and ensure passwords are unique and strong
4. Implement two-factor authentication along with passwords
5. Browse with security protection
6. Stay up-to-date with the latest online and cybersecurity advice - check out Sync NI regularly for updates and advice!
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