Protection of digital identity,
internet or network equivalent of our identity is called Digital Security. It
includes different tools like web services, biometric, anti-virus software
which we use to secure our identity, technology and assets in both mobile and
online world.
Digital security devices includes
secure personal devices like USB token, SIM card, secure chip or e-pass. These
devices helps us to travel, bank, communicate or work using our digital
identity in a secure, enjoyable and convenient way.
Digital technology is generating new ways
and possibilities everywhere to work, transact and interact. Now a days we are
surrounded by digital identities and data.
These devices facilitate us to use a
variety of services. The advantages of digital technology are obvious however there are some
security risks associated with it also. Doubtless, there are risks
for every individual person. Government, company and personal info which we
share over networks with the organization, folks and devices is also at risk.
Every device asked the following two
questions to protect or limit access to these services:
"Are
you who you say you are?" and
"Is my data safe with you?"
Digital Protection answers
these questions with solutions. These solutions protect and enhance interactions
and assets.
Examples of Inappropriate Digital Security
Followings are some examples
of inappropriate digital security system
- People are not using any security software for the protection of their computers
- People giving their personal data and information to strangers
- People sending their data and information to questionable peoples/authors
- People opening attachments, files and links from some unknown sources
- People using storage devices without any security protection
- People access to inappropriate site without using proxy server
- People sharing their ID and passwords
- People ignoring prompts appears to update software
- People writing down their user ID and their user passwords for all web sites
Some
examples of appropriate digital security system are:
- · Using secure software and update it responsibly
- · People communicating through secured e-mail services or on secure sites with one another
- · People removing messages, links and attachments from unknown sources
- · People who are aware of security breaches and report it
- · People blocking inappropriate sites with the help of software.
- · In order to keep system security up to date, set pc settings to do automatic scans, check and install updates.
