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There are 3 elements of cybersecurity. If you are missing something
one of them, you can make yourself an easy target for data thieves
and probably buy a one-way ticket to a world of pain.

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The 3 elements of cybersecurity are prevention, detection and response. Within each of
these are the specific steps you need to take to give yourself the best possible chance
prevent cybercriminals who want your data, in particular the names of your customers,
addresses, social security numbers, bank account details, taxpayer
information and various other secrets, including confidential
Correspondence, anti-interest statements and your pre-litigation strategy
notes.

This is data that you have a duty to protect, and breach of that duty
entails some unpleasant consequences. For example, it may cost you
loads of money to pay out affected customers. It could cost you your reputation
since data leakage cannot be hidden, when it happens you have
a moral obligation and almost certainly a statutory obligation to publicly
report that confidential data entrusted to you has been compromised.
And violation of the obligation to protect customer information set out in the Rule
1.6(c) of the American Bar Association Model Rules of Practice.
Liability can cost you your legal license, either temporarily or
constantly.

So, without further ado, let’s look at the three components
Information Security. Let’s start with perhaps the most important of the three elements of cybersecurity: the element of prevention.

3 elements of cybersecurity: prevention

When it comes to cybersecurity, the old saying about an ounce of prevention
worth a pound of treatment is absolutely correct. Indeed, the most expensive
effective (and economical) way to save yourself from the consequences
a cyberattack prevents this.

Here’s what you should do if you want to prevent a cyberattack.

The first order – and this is very important, so I
informing you about it immediately, draw up a cyber insurance policy. No
rely on any other form of insurance to protect yourself from
consequences of a cyber attack. Cyber ​​insurance is the only type of coverage
this will save you from a financial crisis due to a data breach.
Of course, this insurance will not stop hackers and other intruders from
successfully dipping my sticky fingers into your jar of honey-sweet data,
but nevertheless it is an important preventive measure.

Next, get in the habit of being stingy with the amount of information you
share online. The less you share the better because you never know who
can hide in virtual shadows to spy on your email exchanges and
site visits. Say “no thanks” when a small pop-up appears on the screen.
you to share location data. Decline the offer to accept cookies, if possible.

Run security checks on your systems frequently. Make sure your computer
operating system, browsers, programs and everything else up to date.
This means that you must have the latest version of each of them installed. You too
the latest security patches must be installed. Confusing Software
usually a serious vulnerability.

From there, carefully review all your passwords. If you are using
weak passwords, stop. Replace them with new and strong passwords. Weak
the password is something like 123456. A strong password
contains a random mix of uppercase and lowercase letters plus numbers
and special characters. It is best to purchase password management
application – it will automatically create ultra-strong passwords, and no two will ever
be the same. The password manager will also remember each one for you,
so you never have to write them down. One more thing: activate the multi-
factor authentication (MFA), which will require you to provide at least one
additional proof that you are who you say you are (and not
some hacker who managed to steal your password) before it gets out
welcome pad and give you access.

Start using a virtual private network (VPN) whenever you connect
Internet, whether it’s to send an email or visit a website. Back up your files
often: once a day is good, once a minute is ideal (there is
packages you can get that will automatically back up your files for you
and, as a bonus, encrypt them – encryption is a great way
upset cybercriminals).

Finally, to really understand how to prevent a cyberattack (as well as the 3 elements of cybersecurity), sign up for a cybersecurity training – not just for yourself, but for everyone.
in your office. After completing the training, you will learn how to detect phishing attacks,
compromising attacks and other forms of deception designed to put you to sleep
divulging your credentials or inadvertently initiating a lethal
downloading viruses or malware. Training will also instill in you and your
having many good habits, such as not giving out personal passwords and
never leave your desktop without locking your computer screen.

The 3 Elements of Cyber ​​Security: Detection

Cyber ​​thieves are so good at what they do that the victim is usually
200 days to realize that there was a data breach. It takes so long because
the average victim is not vigilant enough to follow the signs
cyber attack.

Therefore, you should check your bank account and credit card statements regularly.
Also, often look at which credit bureaus (Equifax,
TransUnion and Experian) talk about you – for example, they
a message that you have taken out a loan that you do not know or have nothing about
moved to a new address in a place you’ve never visited?
These are signs that your data has been hacked.

Pay special attention to the condition of your computers and mobile devices.
behave. Be suspicious if they suddenly start to run slower or
inexplicable oddities – most likely they are infected with viruses or
malware, or perhaps a hacker got in and took control.

Another sign of a cyber attack is that you will start receiving emails.
from colleagues and others with whom you have established a trusting relationship.
These emails will appear to be genuine, but are actually sent by cybercriminals.
a really good impersonation of your colleague. Giving out what they are
the scam is when you are asked to provide them with your login credentials or
pay this bill for what you know you paid a few months ago.

The 3 Elements of Cyber ​​Security: The Answer

The sooner you switch to response mode after detecting a cyber attack, the
you will be better. It will help if you spend time in the prevention phase
draw up an action plan detailing your response so that you and your team
know exactly what to do and in what order. Don’t guess, don’t run
with your hair on fire.

In the event of a break-in, contact your insurance company immediately.
so they can start coming to your rescue with money and other support that you
it will be necessary to avoid financial and reputational collapse.

Some say that this next step must be completed before you contact your
cyber insurance company, while others say to do it right after. Anyway,
you need to isolate your systems from the outside world so that more
data loss may occur. This means shutting down your internet connections and destroying
your network channel. Please do not go online until computer security is in place.
IT professional or service provider screening your systems with
fine-toothed comb to determine if you have been hacked, and then connect
hole.

Then you must begin the process of notifying all affected parties – first and second.
First of all, your clients. You should tell them that you were a victim
data leak and explain how this event will affect them. This is a smart step towards
include in this notice a promise to pay for credit monitoring in order to
persons affected by the violation will be alerted in a timely manner if their stolen personal
the information is subsequently used to commit financial crimes.

The rest is pretty simple. Contact law enforcement to let them know
What’s happened. The same applies to Social Security, your bank and your creditors so that they
can block your accounts and open new ones.

And here it is. 3 elements of cybersecurity; are
prevention, detection and response. You need all three in place if you want
get to the other side of data leakage, phishing,
ransomware attack or something else related to your finances, client
registry, brand reputation, and possibly even your legal license is intact.

Tom Lambott
CEO Boba Guard

This article was provided by Tom Lambott, a cybersecurity expert who has been in the tech support industry for over ten years. In 2019, Tom founded BobaGuard, which provides turnkey solutions for individual lawyers and small and medium law firms. In addition, Tom is also the CEO and Founder of GlobalMac IT, a recognized managed services provider specializing in serving Mac lawyers nationwide through the implementation of the Proven Process™.