Does she understand spywares, Trojans, phishing attacks, spamming and hacking techniques?
Get her Security5 certified. ‘Security’ is a buzz word that is catching up with diverse industry verticals relying on computing systems to keep the operations and business wheels moving. Today, average office goers sign an ‘Acceptable Use Policy’ that is part of ‘Corporate Security Policies’ and are responsible for any misuse and damage caused on computing resources. Several companies offer in-house training to raise the security awareness of its employees, while others prefer knowledgeable workers who have acquired security related credentials. However, there is a discernable need for knowledge workers who know the basics of security. These employees bring greater value to the workplace in terms of better productivity and higher efficiency. There are lesser downtimes and security lapses by employees and hence greater cost savings and profits. Do these employees need to know how to architect a security policy or understand complex firewall rules? No, they do not. What today’s knowledge
