Awareness

Password guidelines

A strong password policy is a fundamental building block for an organization's security, protecting against many common attack methods such as brute force attacks and password theft. There are a few things to keep in mind: Passwords should be at least 8 characters and consist of a combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. In password policies, companies should state that each account has its own password and that these must be changed regularly. Password managers can help manage complex and unique passwords for multiple accounts.

Phishing detection

Recognizing and debunking phishing emails is one of the most significant points in security awareness training.It is important that employees are aware of how to respond to requests for personal information or financial transactions. It is also advisable to always check sender addresses to identify suspicious emails that may come from unknown or fake sources. In addition, it is important to be cautious when opening links or attachments from unknown sources. from unknown sources. Instead, employees should carefully check URLs and file names. Using multi-factor authentication or other multi-factor methods can also help minimize the impact of a successful phishing attack and strengthen account protection.

Recognizing social engineering

Social engineers cleverly rely on human emotions such as fear, curiosity, and empathy to get employees to disclose confidential information or perform unwanted actions. Therefore, it is of great importance to be alert to possible identity insecurities and verify the authenticity of the requester if there is even the slightest doubt. Additionally, employees should be alert when requests are made with an urgent tone and time pressure, as this is often a tactic ploy by social engineers to increase response speed. Requests for confidential company information must generally be handled with the utmost caution - verification of the sender is mandatory here. Employees should be encouraged to raise concerns. By being mindful and vigilant, employees can help strengthen the company's security against such attacks and minimize potential risks.

Privacy Policy

Data protection guidelines for companies with regard to cybersecurity awareness should contain clear instructions and procedures to protect personal data and company information from unauthorized access. It is important here to make employees aware of which data is particularly critical and must be handled with the utmost care. Data protection guidelines include clear instructions on data collection, processing and storage, as well as the consent of data subjects to data use. They also ensure that appropriate security measures are implemented to protect against unauthorized access and that all applicable data protection regulations are complied with.

Two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security method that complements the traditional password authentication method. It uses two different authentication factors to verify a user's identity. Typically, 2FA combines something the user knows (e.g., a password) with something the user owns (e.g., a smartphone) or something that is unique to the user (e.g., biometric characteristics such as fingerprints). Using two different factors increases security because an attacker would have to crack both the password and the additional factor to gain access.