Navigating Cyberthreats

Cyber hygiene: best practices for a secure digital life

In the fourth and last episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month special series ‘Navigating cyber threats,’ we discuss the importance of maintaining cyber hygiene in today's digital landscape. Tune in as Rupak Ganguly, Cybersecurity Consulting Director and East Lead, EY India, shares relevant insights and innovative practices for maintaining a secure digital life, risks of using public Wi-Fi networks, and offers practical advice to help you safeguard your company’s digital presence. 

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Key takeaways

  • Poor cyber hygiene can lead to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage. Achieving cyber hygiene requires clear policies employed training and continuous monitoring.
  • It is important to be cautious on public networks (Wi-Fis), use VPNs, and ensure secure website connections to protect sensitive data and devices from hacking.
  • Steps such as scanning for viruses, using antivirus software, changing passwords, and keeping applications and operating systems up to date are integral to cybersecurity routine.
Maintaining strong cyber hygiene is the first line of defense in our interconnected, digital world.

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Podcast

Episode 04

Duration

8m 27s