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Bourne End
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53-57 The Parade
Bourne End
Buckinghamshire
SL8 5SB
Tel: 01628 851303
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Created by Jon Davey
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Are you an internet idiot?
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Ah, the internet. A whole world of information at your fingertips. Sports news, some actual news, email and, if you fancy it, some websites that can help you get some work done in between your browsing. Unfortunately, if you aren't safe online, you're also putting your world at everyone else's fingertips.
As fraudsters and spammers begin to realise that the whole Prince of Nigeria "I'd like to put millions of pounds into your bank account" trick doesn't actually work, they're developing new ways to get at your personal information stored on your computer, bet it at work or at home. Realising this, Work Smart, the TUC and The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) began Get Safe Online Week, which ended last Friday. The initiative was designed to help improve workers' Internet security awareness and skills through the use of a toolkit comprising of online videos and quizzes. Areas of advice include the four main threats to workers' online security including malicious software, identity theft, rights at work, and privacy online. While employers are improving their Internet security systems, their good work could be undermined if they fail to ensure that their staff's skills are up-to-date. The 2008 Get Safe Online Report revealed that 66% of internet users admitted to using the same password for several sites, 23% had posted confidential or personal information online, and 17% had opened email attachments from an unknown source, potentially putting themselves at risk from viruses or other malicious software. The business implications of this are obvious. Employers who don't properly protect their systems stand to lose valuable commercial or customer data, or lose money through damage or downtime due to attacks. That we all have a bit of a laugh now as government ministers leave laptops on trains shows how desensitised we already are to things like this, but we need to be aware of our own safety, or else one day you could be find yourself out of a job. TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: "The benefits that the internet brings to UK business are growing every day. Social media and networking are increasingly important to people's professional and personal lives. "But employers must make sure that staff are aware of the dangers associated with working online. Without training, staff may well find themselves the weakest link in the security chain, without ever knowing what they are doing wrong." GetSafeOnline.org Managing Director Tony Neate agrees: "The internet is a fantastic place to be and a valuable resource for both individuals and employers. But having the right software and infrastructure in place is not enough on its own to protect your organisation against online threats." Minister for Skills Lord Young said: "IT security skills are sometimes overlooked. Social networking, instant messaging and file sharing offer tremendous potential but also raise new challenges around data, identity theft and corporate reputation. I invite employers to encourage their staff to use this new tool from the TUC and Get Safe Online, as well as looking at their policies and training to see what more they can do." www.getsafeonline.org (Courtesy The People Bulletin) |
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