Data loss prevention in our remote working world

#KingstonCognate introduces Tomasz Surdyk

Information security, personal data and cybersecurity expert.

With over 24 years of experience in IT security within governments, Tomasz is a leading figure when it comes to information security, personal data and cybersecurity. In his past, he has inspected ICT systems and networks that process classified information and personal data in government administration. He has a security clearance in NATO and the EU.

For several years, he has been the owner of a company specialising in the implementation of secure solutions increasing the security of business information and personal data. As part of this role, he has been carrying out audit activities in various public and private entities throughout EU countries. Furthermore, he is an accomplished advisor in the field of personal data protection, information security, identity theft and cybersecurity, as well as banking secrecy. He was one of the first experts to implement personal data protection in the Polish police.

Preventing the risks

The greater the number of additional security measures, the less likely it is for hackers to breach security. Another important security feature is a firewall that protects your device from external threats. It allows you to prevent viruses or leakage of processed information.

When using websites, one should pay attention to different kinds of internet-based threats.

• DoS and DDoS attacks - Where access to a website or online store is most often hindered.
• Phishing - Most of our website access data are phished. Frauds may apply to other information, such as personal data, payment card details, bank login details or access to mailboxes.
• Spam - Various types of messages about latest offers, products, and promotions from various companies. While the consequences in this case will be our irritation, there are also emails that seemingly look normal, but with hidden or invalid links that could lead to phishing or virus-infected sites where malware and ransomware attacks can be executed.
• Redirecting - Being redirected to other sites where hackers break security and add redirect to other dangerous websites.

The use of DLP software, used in conjunction with VPNs, and Encrypted SSDs and USBs, will help mitigate risks when it comes to data. But the greatest risk is on a human level, so training is also a key part of protecting your data.