IT Security:Information Technology Security tips and trick

Protect what matters

Prioritize your most sensitive accounts.

• Email
• Online banking and other payment websites
• Amazon and other eCommerce website you use for shopping like flipkart
• Any account where you’ve put in your card details
• Any account that has sensitive info (social security number, address, phone no., etc.).
• Secure them with strong passwords + two-factor authentication.

                                                                                                          

Always check for the website before sharing your personal data

Before you rush into filling in any sensitive data, such as personal information or credit cards details, make sure that you’re on a secure connection. Otherwise, your data can be accessible to anyone who knows how to get it.

How can you check that? It’s easy:

Look at the address bar. Does the link start with “https” instead of “http”? The extra “s” means that the website has a valid Secure Sockets Layer installed (short for “SSL“). This is a method to ensure that the data sent and received is encrypted and the online transaction isn’t intercepted in transit. It’s not something compulsory, but most legit websites will obtain SSL digital certificates. 

Another method is to look for the icon of a closed padlock. It’s usually located on the left of the web address, but it depends on the browser you’re using. Some browsers will also highlight the address bar in green. These are indicators that you are visiting an encrypted site and the connection is secure.

Online shopping safety  

• Never do it from a device that isn’t yours or on a network you don’t own.
• Your data could be copied and harvested by cyber criminals.
• Make sure you’re spending your money by using safe network
• Employing strong passwords 
• Be careful about which websites you shop at
• Never save your card details in an online account
• Verify your transactions weekly to make sure there’s nothing fishy going on.