CNC Intel Reviews: Cybersecurity Guide

“There are two types of companies: those that have been hacked, and those that will be.” – Robert Mueller.

Cybersecurity is a necessity these days for organizations and individuals. It may be inconvenient to some, but the consequences the lack of proper cybersecurity measures can cause are potentially much more inconvenient. In our CNC Intelligence reviews, we have always insisted on the importance of cybersecurity. Now, it’s time to take a more detailed look at it.

What do we mean by cybersecurity? Above everything, cybersecurity is about protection. It helps people and organizations protect:

• Data, including personal, business, and financial information
• Privacy, on both individual and organizational levels
• The ability to run a business by preventing disruptive DDoS attacks, etc.
• Intellectual property rights that online criminals will readily infringe
• The reputation that forms the backbone of trust between organizations and their clients
• Stability that can crumble on the level of entire economies when cyber threats go unaddressed
• An organization’s compliance and other legal obligations

In a continuously evolving technological landscape, new threats emerge all the time. Proactive cybersecurity keeps pace with the changes and emerging threats, defusing them before they can cause problems. Individuals and organizations that grow complacent about cybersecurity risk expose themselves to new threats.

In this comprehensive CNC Intel review, we discuss the cybersecurity essentials all individuals should know and understand. The more you know in this regard, the better you can avoid the multitude of existing and emerging cyber threats.

Password Strength

We use passwords to protect our accounts, data, and other online resources from the prying eyes of cybercriminals. Hackers love to target passwords to get what they want. The stronger your password, the better it will hold up against attempts to crack it. How do we define a strong password? Several factors determine how easy or difficult it is to crack a password.

• Length. The longer the password, the more complex it can be.
• Complexity. Using upper and lower case letters in your passwords, together with special characters, makes them tougher to guess.
• Unpredictability. Hackers are masters of making unlikely connections. Using your birth year as part of your password is a bad idea.
• Uniqueness. Try not to reuse passwords across multiple accounts.
• Lack of intelligible words. Dictionary words are easier for hackers to guess than unintelligible strings of letters.
• Randomness. Randomly generated passwords are some of the strongest.
• Being free of personal information and patterns.

Through our CNC Intel reviews, we aim to empower our readers with actionable knowledge. To generate strong passwords, you can use an online password generator like Norton or Random.org. Some password managers like 1password and Bitwarden also include password-generating capabilities.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Multi-factor authentication requires additional authentication factors to go with a password. The person who enters the correct password may also have to enter a PIN code from an email message sent to the address associated with the account. Some methods may require three or more authentication factors.

The additional authentication factors require users to provide information about:

• Something they are
• Something they possess
• Something they know
• Something concerning their location

Multi-factor authentication can be two-factor (the most common), three-factor, biometric, and time/location-based authentication.

To set up MFA, access the account you want to secure, go to settings, and enable MFA or 2FA. Choose an MFA method, save your changes, and you’re set. Verify your MFA setup and save your recovery information if possible. Keep your eyes on our CNC Intelligence reviews for fresh information about how you can use MFA optimally.

Authentication Apps

Authentication apps generate one-time codes for you for 2FA purposes. Once you install and configure these apps, they generate random codes for you, even when you’re offline. Many work locally, so they don’t need an internet connection.

Google Authenticator is an example of an authentication app. Other examples may be LastPass, Authy, and Microsoft Authenticator.

In our CNCintel.com reviews, we compare authentication apps to other MFA methods. Apps tend to be more secure and work better than other methods. In addition to working offline, they are more secure, as they don’t send their codes through an SMS or other channels susceptible to interception.

Many of these apps can handle MFA duties for multiple accounts. And many services support authentication apps.

Keeping Up-to-Date with Security Education

Cybersecurity is not a one-and-done deal. Cybercrime threats closely shadow the evolution of technology. As new technology surfaces, criminals immediately try to hijack it for nefarious purposes.

Those who don’t keep themselves educated about emerging threats to cybersecurity won’t be able to keep their data safe in the near future.

We aim to deliver updated security education through our CNC Intel reviews. Our blog posts reflect our concerns as well as the latest expertise about quickly evolving cyber threats and the measures that can counter them.

Staying Informed on Alerts

Timely information on security threats allows individuals and organizations to take relevant anti-fraud measures on time. By reacting promptly, they can protect their data better, minimize the downtime resulting from cybercrime, fulfill their legal obligations, manage their reputations optimally, and reduce the impact and cost of the potential damage.

As showcased in our CNC Intelligence reviews, the best sources for early cybersecurity threat alerts are threat intelligence platforms, device and software vendors’ platforms, RSS feeds, and Government agencies. Individuals are responsible for identifying the information sources they can trust in this respect.

How one can subscribe to a cybersecurity threat information source depends on the nature of the source.

Windows, Mac, and Android Updates and Patches

Security vulnerabilities are among the reasons why software vendors release patches and updates from time to time. These updates address the newest known vulnerabilities of the system. By downloading and installing them on your Windows, Mac, or Android devices, you ensure you are optimally protected against known attacks.

Through our CNC Intel reviews and resources, we have always stressed the importance of regularly updating your devices.

If you have a Windows device, you can access settings, update and security, Windows updates, and advanced options. From there, you can activate automatic updates by allowing your device to download updates automatically.

On a Mac, you can enable automatic software updates from the software update section of the system preferences menu.

On your Android device, you can open settings, system, and software updates.

Antivirus Software

Antivirus software can scan the files on your devices, looking for malware, trojans, key loggers, ransomware, and other hacking tools. Once it identifies an infection, a good antivirus can eliminate it, curbing the threat.

In our CNC Intelligence reviews of the best antivirus solutions, we have singled out a handful like Norton Antivirus, Kaspersky, and Bitdefender.

Device Security

In our CNCintel.com reviews of device security, we have always stressed the importance of updated software, strong passwords, data encryption, VPN use, and antivirus solutions. These tenets of cyber security remain valid for all devices.

Laptop users may also want to use full disk encryption and strong BIOS passwords in addition to the above.

Tablet and smartphone users should enable device lock, only download apps from official sources, activate tracking features, limit app permissions, regularly update the OS, and secure their devices with additional passwords if using them as personal hotspots.

Users should also consider physical security measures like biometrics and secure boot.

Changing WiFi Credentials

Updating your WiFi access data is an additional security measure that can prevent hackers from using your WiFi for nefarious activities. You can update your access data annually or more often as needed. Don’t forget to let authorized users know about the changes.

In our CNC Intel reviews about WiFi security, we recommend that you change your WiFi credentials after a security incident, change of personnel, or a security update.

Simply connect to your router, access its web address (most often 192.168.0.1), log into the router, go to wireless settings, and change the network name and WiFi password. Save, exit, and reconnect to the WiFi with the new credentials.

Caution with Public WiFi

In our CNC Intelligence reviews about WiFi security, we have always called attention to the risks of public WiFi networks. Attackers can use public WiFi to conduct phishing attacks, data sniffing, eavesdropping, malware distribution, and password theft.

Make your device “forget” public networks to avoid connecting to them automatically. Use cellular data instead of WiFi if your only other option is a public network. Update your software, enable your firewalls, and use a VPN if you must connect to public WiFi.

Regular Backups

Backing up your files regularly can save you much trouble. In our CNCintel.com reviews about cybersecurity, we have defined several benefits of regular data backups. Regular backups can allow you to recover your data after an attack. They can protect you against ransomware and accidental data deletion. With your data backed up, you can rest assured that no hackers or natural disasters can interfere with your online activities.

You can use portable drives, USB flash drives, Windows or MacOS backup options, remote server backups, and cloud backups, among other options.

Dangers of Cloud Backups

When storing your data on a cloud, you give up control over it to some degree. Through our cybersecurity-focused CNC Intel reviews, we have identified other problems with cloud backups.

• Unauthorized access
• Data breaches
• Service downtimes
• Costs
• Internet connectivity problems
• Legal issues
• Data encryption
• Accidental deletion

To avoid such problems, monitor your cloud backups regularly. Use strong passwords and encrypt your data. Choose reputable cloud storage service providers.

Data Protection and Encryption

Data encryption can help you protect your sensitive data by turning it into an unintelligible jumble of nonsense using algorithms and encryption keys. Using the right encryption keys, you can decrypt your data and turn it back into a readable format.

In our CNC Intel reviews, we aim to give you actionable information and tips. Regarding data encryption, here’s how you can encrypt your data to protect it from prying eyes:

• Windows and MacOS have built-in encryption tools called BitLocker and FileVault, respectively.
• You can use third-party encryption tools like 7-Zip, AES Crypt, or Symantec Endpoint Encryption.
• Many cloud storage providers offer encryption options.
• VPNs encrypt your internet traffic.

Dangers of Social Engineering and Phishing

Social engineering is manipulation involving various psychological twists. The people engaging in social engineering can appeal to loyalties and greed or offer solutions to problems to compel people to give them money or divulge sensitive data.

In our CNCintel.com reviews, we have dissected and analyzed many social engineering techniques.

Phishing is a form of social engineering relying on online communication methods like email and instant messaging. Criminals engaging in phishing pretend to represent a bank, an institution, or another form of legitimate authority to trick their victims.

All forms of social engineering look to get money or information leading to financial benefits from you. Regardless of their level of sophistication, they must always reveal these goals in one form or another.

Verification of Sender’s Authenticity

To avoid falling victim to phishing and social engineering attacks, you must learn how to verify email sender authenticity. We have covered this subject thoroughly in the resources we provide, and CNC Intelligence reviews. Here’s what you can do:

• Examine the email address and double-check the domain.
• Exercise extra caution with unsolicited emails.
• Verify the content of the email.
• Educate yourself about popular email scams.
• Always run a search on everything suspicious to see if others have complained about similar email traps.
• Hover over links before clicking them and check where they lead.
• Pay attention to details.

Conclusion

Cybersecurity is not something anyone can afford to neglect these days. If you do so, you willingly expose yourself to inevitable harm.

Never settle for a modicum of cybersecurity measures. Be proactive about your protection. Educate yourself about the newest threats and the preventive measures you can take against them.

Do not hesitate to implement the measures discussed in these CNC Intel reviews. Check our cybersecurity-focused CNC Intelligence reviews regularly and take action for your protection.

We offer complimentary consultations to determine if our Asset Tracing, Recovery Assistance, and Intelligence Services suit your case.

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