Data securityTips for protection against internal cyber attacks
Companies consider external hacker attacks to be the greatest security risk. However, their own employees in particular can use their extensive access rights to misuse data. The IT security company Brainloop provides tips against data loss by internal perpetrators.
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Use two-factor authentication: To minimize the security risk for companies, Brainloop recommends two-step authentication. This means that the user not only has to enter their password to access the system, but also receives an SMS TAN. This is only valid for one session. In this way, internal criminals cannot gain access to sensitive information or data despite a stolen password.