With 2019 fast approaching, cybersecurity remains one of the major concerns of businesses in different industries. There is a constant threat of data breaches to access tons of data, especially customers’ data. That only means one thing – organizations need to be vigilant in how they protect their data.
Of course, technology has also developed different tools and methods to protect data against these malicious attempts.
Here are some of those tools:
Duo
Duo is a security company acquired by Cisco, and the name alone is synonymous to security and technology. The device provides an extensive suite of security solutions, which includes two-factor authentication, to ensure your data and applications are all protected.
Another notable feature is the Security Checkup which allows users to inspect all devices that have accessed all the data, applications and resources of your company in real time.
LastPass
LastPass is a password manager tool which gives employees in an organization a single login to remember. All they have to do is create a LastPass account and install a browser extension. The tool allows them to store all their passwords in their LastPass account and share them within their network which also has their account.
What’s good about the tool is that it also automatically logs off when you close the browser or you have been idle for a certain period. It also auto-fills login credentials, passwords, and other information by giving you access to the info rather than telling you what the data is.
YubiKey
YubiKey is a fast and safe way to protect your business and your employees against phishing. Yubikey looks like a USB which allows you to store your password offline. When you need to log-in on your computer, insert and touch it to access your computer. With your mobile devices, tap your device with the Yubikey to gain access. Yubikey is compatible with all kinds of computers, phones, networks, and other online services – all with just a simple touch.
Monetha
Monetha is a reputation platform that securely stores relevant information about a person or a thing. Through that information, businesses and organizations can filter out whether a prospective partner or employee has a trustworthy reputation. In other words, it helps businesses filter out people to help them decide whether to pursue a partnership with them. And in the case of information, companies will know whether the data is from a legitimate source or not thus protecting their systems against a possible threat.
Aside from functioning as a reputation platform, Monetha can also be used as a payment gateway which allows vendors and businesses build their reputation online.
PureVPN
Most, if not all, already know what VPN is – virtual private network. This technology allows you to access a private network securely and share data remotely via public networks. It does not necessarily mean you are anonymous but protected.
PureVPN gives you access to all servers no matter what type of plan you purchase. It is also available in more than 140 countries so even companies outside the United States can avail of it.
Bricata
Bricata is a software that detects any intrusion against your devices and data. It has an advanced IPS/IDS protection that comes with threat feeds and multiple detection engines that protect your network activity. Aside from that, it also has a feature that hunts threats based on anomalies. With that feature, you can better protect yourself and eliminate anything that will pose as a threat.
Cloud Defender
Cloud Defender protects critical data, web applications, and everything you run or store in your cloud system. What it does is allow your local IT staff to check your cloud deployments to determine any existing hidden threats in your data.
Cloud Defender is compatible with most major cloud environments like Google Cloud Services, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure.
Conclusion
A lot of organizations and businesses still overlook their digital security and realize later how that kind of apathy puts them and their businesses at risk. Don’t be part of the statistic who regretted not having strong online security in place. Instead, conduct a risk assessment of all the computers and tools you have if you haven’t. Then, make sure that you have all the proper security in the right places. It’s better than to feel sorry later.
