The Internet is full of uncertainties so be very careful about what information you choose to share on it. It’s not because people are all malicious and constantly trying to have a go at hacking you, it’s because the Internet was designed to be free and open. It’s been made too easy for the “baddies”.
You probably heard about LastPass getting hacked – although a minor breach, LastPass did ask every user to update their master password. They were confident that actual stored passwords weren’t stolen, but user email addresses, authentication hashes, and password reminders were deemed “compromised”.
What else is insecure?
Though the hack doesn’t seem to fundamentally undermine what LastPass does, it’s still concerning to see it happen to a widely used, consumer-friendly provider of strong individual cybersecurity. If anything, the LastPass incident should remind us all that security needs to stay front of mind.
Losing your password is terrible because it makes you vulnerable to identity theft and other forms of cyber fraud. Our habits and tools are so interconnected that a breach in one area of your online life can create a gateway to everything you on the internet. For organisations responsible for sensitive client information, the results could be catastrophic.
The accounts you must secure
Of course, every online account is important, but some are painfully critical to the safety of your online activity. So, we recommend asking:
- Are my emails encrypted?
- How secure is my file transfer procedure?
- How often does confidential information come through as a fax?
Keeping your email safe
Email has been around for more than four decades and is undoubtedly the primary means of communication among businesses today despite more than 95% of all emails sent are unencrypted. There’s a good chance that your confidential message could get intercepted by a competitor or a cyber-criminal.
TraceMail is simple and easy-to-use software that integrates with your existing line of business applications. It audits and verifies the delivery, receipt and transmission of email communications, encrypting correspondence with bank level standards.
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File Transfer
Traditional methods of file transfer are insecure and problematic, especially when moving large amounts of data. Many existing services do not comply with regulatory guidelines for Australian businesses.
File Transfer Protection is easy to use and sends files to any recipient using bank level encryption mechanism. It also enhances the experience and security of information exchange and distribution.
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Faxes
You might be surprised to hear that faxing is still around, in fact, its level of use is actually increasing, contrary to today’s need for a secure and reliable communication medium. Some key industries who still send and receive faxes include Banking, Financial and Legal, Medical and Government departments.
RightFax may provide a more secure digital alternative. It is a document delivery platform that receives, distributes and processes incoming and outgoing electronic documents that require comprehensive auditing, tracking and delivery confirmation. It includes detailed logging of all documents received and sent electronically.
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Have a chat today with Zynet to find out if the aforementioned solutions are suitable for your business.
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