Being A Part of the Web Security Solution - Aurora IT

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Being A Part of the Web Security Solution -
Aurora IT
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Web-based attacks are a close second to phishing
when it comes to common entrance points for
hackers. While there are several web security
solutions that we can recommend to minimize the
threat of these attacks, user behavior can also
be a factor in preventing attacks. Employees are
a companys weakest link when it comes to
cybersecurity. Proper training, focused on
threats that can arise on the web, is necessary
to help every employee keep cybersecurity top of
mind when conducting business. User behavior that
has put companies at cyber risk in the past
includes choosing weak passwords and using those
passwords across multiple websites, users, and
accounts. When a password is used across multiple
sites or applications, it puts all those avenues
at risk if a data leak occurs. Other precautions
necessary are avoiding links that seem
questionable when browsing the internet. During
training, enforce Zero Trust ideas, encouraging
users to never trust a link or a user without
verification. Training is an excellent way to
minimize security threats. Still, even when
users are on their best behavior, mistakes can be
made, and malicious actors can gain access to
credentials. Web security solutions that can
address these concerns include a web
gateway. What is a Web Gateway? A web gateway
stands between incoming and outgoing data,
allowing only approved users to access secure
websites and blocking websites that do not fit a
certain set of criteria. Some malicious websites
look so professional that using common sense is
not enough to ensure that information is safe
from being accessed to those malicious websites.
This web security solution enforces an
organization's policies by analyzing web pages
that are being accessed in the network. By
monitoring website access, the threat of malware
coming from the web is minimized.
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Further Addressing User Behavior Behavioral
biometrics is another tool that can help identify
a compromised identity. If an employee's
username and password were compromised in a
web-based attack, behavioral biometrics could
detect unusual behavior so that action can be
taken. The tool will monitor the typing patterns
and mouse movements of a user, indicating low
risk if a users actions matched typical
behavior, and indicating high risk if user
behavior differed from typical behavior. This is
a powerful tool to enhance security measures
that are in place to further address and
authenticate identity as users browse the
network and the web. To learn more about
Auroras tools that address security while users
navigate the web, visit https//aurorait.com.