2021 took the cybersecurity world by storm with a growing list of cyber threats and malware including some notable ransomware attacks disrupting major business operations for large corporations such as Colonial Pipeline, Acer, JBS Foods, KIA Motors, and CNA Insurance. These cyber ransomware attacks resulted in business operation disruptions including reported ransom payouts in the tens of millions of dollars.
Although most readers of this article are not likely to be decision-makers in major corporations these threats do impact the everyday user. Whether you have personal data that is important to you or you run a small to medium-sized business, cyber security should be a top priority you simply cannot afford to ignore.
The first prudent step in your cyber security journey is to install a fully functioning full version of a comprehensive cyber security solution so you can avoid backdoor related cyber threats and protect yourself from the ever-growing list of malware.
Let’s list a few essential tips for choosing a cybersecurity solution:
Tip # 1 – Evaluation Copy of an Anti-Malware Application
The first, most responsible, and prudent step is to search online for cybersecurity firms that have the solutions for your cyber security challenges. Anti-Malware applications should be the first list of applications as this application will sit on your endpoint device and provide real-time threat detection and protection.
Some of the other items to look into before choosing even to download and spend time on a free trial is if the specific firm offers a business solution as well in the case you have a small to medium-sized business.
There is no point of spending time evaluating a product that is only offered for personal use and having to deal with two separate companies if you run a business.
If you like their solution for personal use, there is a strong chance you will also like their business offerings.
This is a win-win scenario and a huge time saver to choose the same firm for both your personal and business solution.
Look for a reputable cyber security firm with a proven track record and countless testimonials from satisfied existing long-term customers.
Look for a firm with solid experience in real-time proactive threat protection so you can ensure real-time protection from growing threats such as ransomware, keyloggers and Trojan viruses.
Tip # 2 – Evaluate the UX User Experience
During the trial/evaluation, explore product characteristics such as overall UX User Experience and how comfortable you are navigating the application and intuitively finding what you need.
Tip # 3 – The Content Speaks Volumes
The content developed by the company such as online help is very important as you will depend on it throughout your product usage lifecycle.
Tip # 4 – Browser Level Protection
Explore additional options which may be included, such as web browser security add-ons. Since many risks are directly linked and spread via the web-browser, security at that level is of vital importance.
Tip # 5 – A VPN Solution
Look for A VPN solution that will augment your overall level of cyber privacy by consistently encrypting all your traffic.