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We live in all respects in the digital age, characterized by huge benefits thanks to Internet and technologies available to a large share of population. There are many positive sides, but these cutting-edge tools are not free from criticalities and negative effects. All the activities we carry out on the net can be violated by hackers, who at any moment could take control of our event or take possession of our customers' data, giving rise to the phenomenon of "data breach” (infringement of personal data). To avoid any risk related to cybersecurity, it is necessary to equip yourself with technologies and expedients that allow a high level of security during your event, for the protection of your company and your participants.
Today we share with you five tips you can take to create intrusion-proof computer systems.
Create a password for your guests
On the occasion of your event, you might consider to use secure communication channels to increase the level of security and suggest the creation of strong passwords.
Codes and instructions for your new network may be listed along with the event registration documents that are provided to attendees. It becomes appropriate to avoid using a public wi-fi network nearby, which could be used by malicious people to keep track of the activities and data exchanged online.
Pay attention to flash drives attached to devices
It is one of the most important elements to take into consideration when it comes to cybersecurity: flash drives and pen drives can be used to carry viruses to devices and to infect them, posing a serious security risk. For these reasons you should integrate your software devices so that, when the new connected drive is detected, they carry out scans to avoid the presence of viruses and material not relevant to the event.
Block downloading of irrelevant contents
Just like with flash drives, downloaded files from the net can also be potentially damaging to your devices. Behind harmless professional documents there could be dangerous viruses that, thanks to the software download, will install on your device. Therefore it is a good practice not to allow anyone (employees and participants) to freely download content from Internet.
You can prevent improper downloads by setting an administrator password that is prompted by the device user when attempting to download unauthorized software / content.
Educate yourself and others about danger
There are more and more refresher courses on cybersecurity organized by important companies operating in the IT sector and by institutional bodies, with the aim of raising the awareness of internet surfers on when the network can be dangerous and the risks connected to it.
Therefore, in defining your budget, it should not be missing the allocation of a part of it for training and updating of your company's employees on the risks related to the digital age.
Nobody is immune to telematic attacks
Try to be proactive and preventive towards possible attacks by cyber criminals. Most people believe that hacker attacks are focused only on famous people and world-famous companies. It is important to understand that this is not the case: data can be stolen from anyone or become a victim of hacking. We should try to do everything possible to use the best technologies and ensure maximum safety.
Your attendees' data are sensitive and valuable, and you need to do everything possible to protect them 100%.
As you have just read, the risks deriving from an incorrect use of technologies during events are quite high if one considers the increasingly pervasive implementation of digital.
Fortunately, these risks can be predicted and prevented by adopting high-performance and always up-to-date technologies against possible hacker attacks. Show interest in your target by investing and improving your IT security: both your company and your users will benefit.
Do you want to organize an event in total safety, but you don't know where to start?
Contact us: we will be happy to analyze your needs and purposes with you.
