There’s nothing quite like the feeling of finding free Wi-Fi. Whether it’s at a cafe or in an airport, public-access Wi-Fi can be a life-saver. It can also be a death sentence for your data, though. If you end up connecting to an unsecured network, you open yourself and your data up to malicious users with the intention of stealing sensitive information. Remember, if you can freely connect to Wi-Fi, a hacker can, too. And now that people spend a lot of time on the go accessing sensitive data that pertains to their work, it leaves sensitive company and client data at risk as well. Here are a few steps you can take to make cyber protection your priority when you connect to public Wi-Fi:
Determine the Type of Networks Available
Don’t Risk It
Turn Off Sharing
Watch for the “S”
Create a Blockade
Conclusion
If you’re part of an IT team, it’s important that you practice safe surfing. It’s just as important, however, to teach the rest of the company the ins and outs of public-access security. Education is the key to safe surfing. It’s also a good idea to backup your data in case disaster does strike. StorageCraft is the data security pro, and we can help you back up your files and recover them easily in case of an emergency. Contact us today to learn more about our solutions and discover what we can do to help you guard your company’s data.You May Also Like
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