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donderdag 7 februari 2019

How to protect your data from theft

Data, whether owned by a company or a private individual, is becoming quite a challenge to protect because of the many possibilities and methods of cyber attacks. According to research, insider cyber attacks have become more significant than outsider attacks. Secure Channels CEO Richard Blech discusses ways to secure your online data from being stolen.


Form a security culture. If you are protecting important data in your home or office computer, a practice promoting security should be ingrained. Prevent random users from downloading, or any unauthorized person from plugging in USBs or hard drives into your device.

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Invest in a good anti-virus software. Richard Blech stresses the invaluable contribution of a decent anti-virus software that can scan https traffic to protect you from phishing attacks. By scanning your encrypted web communication, you are able to analyze the content of websites you frequent. Competent anti-virus software can also match signatures of questionable behavioral patterns of malicious websites.


Encrypt your hard drive. Do this as an added security measure so cyber thieves cannot access your data even if your computer or device is stolen. Modern operating systems and hardware support offer default encryption mechanisms that won’t slow down your computer. You can even do this with your mobile device in case you frequently use it to exchange valuable data.


Richard Blech completed his degree in Business Administration from the Business School Lausanne. He is the CEO of Secure Channels and an investor, innovator, and entrepreneur. Richard is also managing member of Imperium Management LLC, actively investing in technologically advanced projects. He is a resolute advocate of disruptive technology, holding vested interests in cyber defense and digital content. For more articles like this, visit this page.

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