GOVT.

POSTGRADUATE COLLEGE KOHAT

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
(Shehzad shafique BScs 6th semester)

How to Prevent Cyber Attacks?

In my opinion there are five (3) best ways to prevent cyber-attacks because I’m
affect from so that’s why I like to share my knowledge/experience with you.

1. Use Multi-Factor Authentication

One of the most effective ways to prevent cyber-attacks is to ensure that multi-
factor authentication has been enabled for all applications that access the internet
in your organization.

Having only a password login for employees is not enough. If employee passwords
are compromised through a hacker may be able to easily access your systems.

Enabling a multi-factor authentication process for logins instead will require

employees to provide several pieces of information instead of just one. As a result,
security will be heightened. It will be much more difficult for any unauthorized
person to access your systems.

2. Create Data Backups

It’s also important that your organization makes regular backups of important
business data. Backing up your data is an essential part of keeping your business
going strong. It’s an important measure to take to avoid a worst-case scenario in
which your crucial business data is lost.

While the other actions you take to prevent security threats should be enough to
protect your business, sometimes no matter what measures you take breaches still
happen. As a result, you may find that data has been erased or corrupted due to a
cyber-attack.

By creating regular data backups you’ll ensure that no matter what happens your
business won’t be at a total loss. You’ll prevent your business operations from being
stalled. You’ll be able to get back on track more easily after a cyberattack or
security breach occurs.

3. Keep Your Systems Updated

Keeping your systems and software up-to-date is also a critical part of protecting
your organization. Your systems should always be running the latest software if you
want your data to be secure. And also update your operating system time to time.