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Cyber Security Awareness Story

Sam notices his colleague John seems distressed during a meeting. When Sam asks what's wrong, John explains that his bank account was hacked and all his savings were stolen. Sam asks if John followed basic security rules to protect his accounts. Sam then provides John with 8 tips for improving online security, such as keeping devices updated, using antivirus software, enabling firewalls, being cautious of sensitive information sharing, and only using secure websites. Sam emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity awareness for both individuals and organizations.

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Cyber Security Awareness Story

Sam notices his colleague John seems distressed during a meeting. When Sam asks what's wrong, John explains that his bank account was hacked and all his savings were stolen. Sam asks if John followed basic security rules to protect his accounts. Sam then provides John with 8 tips for improving online security, such as keeping devices updated, using antivirus software, enabling firewalls, being cautious of sensitive information sharing, and only using secure websites. Sam emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity awareness for both individuals and organizations.

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Sam advising all this tips, So in this story Sam should be an IT expert, His

profile should be tech genius, or same company IT head,

"Hey, how are you?" Sam tapped the shoulder of his colleague
"I am fine; what about you?" John tried to smile
"I am good." Sam smiled back
"I was noticing you during the meeting; you were not mentally there. What
is going on?" Sam asked
"Yeah, I am worried because of a huge loss," John said sadly
"What… What kind of loss you had faced?"
"My bank account got hacked, and all my savings are gone. This was a huge
loss for me," John said with great sorrow.
"Oh, I am sorry... But how is this possible?" Sam asked
"I don't know what happened" John nodded his head
"Wait! Listen, did you follow all the security rules? Sam asked
"What kinds of rules are you talking about?" John got curious
"Listen to these carefully; these rules are going to help you a lot," Said Sam
"I am all ears," John was attentive

1. Always keep your mobile phone, computer, and tablet updated with
the latest operating system.
2. Install Proper Antivirus software also ensures you install an updated
operating system with the latest security updates.
3. If you're using a computer or laptop, make sure the Firewall is
enabled.
4. Regularly check your privacy settings to ensure your details are safe.
5. Do not share sensitive information like your personal details, OTP,
credit card information, bank account, or any other government
identification details on email or even on phone calls.
6. Do think before you upload personal details, photos, or videos once
posted. These are in the public domain and can't be taken back.
7. Do not use open or untrusted Wi-Fi connections for surfing the
Internet. Who doesn't like using free Wi-Fi? You will find free Wi-Fi
in many places, like schools and colleges, malls, airports, etc. Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is excellent. Never do transactions using a free Wi-Fi
connection. Hackers can use such open, unsecured bots to steal
money from your bank accounts or digital wallets when performing
online transactions to ensure the link you are using is secure.
8. Ensure site with https - Verify use of a secure session (https:// and
not http ://) when entering passwords on the internet.

Okey
"That's it!" Sam completed
"Whoa! You've got tons of knowledge on this!" John was impressed
Well!
This part talking from bank manager or bank IT security head “he is
explaining to bank customers
In today's era, most organizations have shifted their businesses online.
Many of the services are present in the cloud. Customers are accessing
services on applications and websites.
It is, therefore, essential to ensure the cybersecurity of an organization. For
more than a decade, organizations have been investing in traditional
cybersecurity measures like firewalls, sophisticated IT protocol,
comprehensive cybersecurity defense, etc.
It becomes imperative for organizations to strengthen the most vital and
crucial link of an organization's cybersecurity; its employees.
Cybersecurity awareness helps organizations train and educate employees
about different threats and the methodology used by attackers to deploy
various cyber-attacks.
Stay updated!
Stay safe!

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