Our lives are now an open book. It seems weird to even use the expression “personal lives,” as so much of what we do is aimed at reaching others. Social media has drastically changed the way we interact. Every status updated, picture posted or video shared is a way to show off our lives to those around us. And while it offers many advantages in terms of networking, information sharing and overall communication, it comes with serious side-effects, like security threats. If we aren’t careful, we could divulge sensitive company information. Also, social sites are one of the most common avenues for malware infiltrations, which create widespread damage.
Here are five simple tips that’ll not only help protect youremployees and network security, but the overall reputation of your business.
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Institute Social Media Policies
One of the most effective means of improving security and regulating how employees access social media, is by instituting policies outlining best practices, guidelines and expectations for appropriate social media behaviour. This can cover things like what platforms employees can access at work, or how they should be posting. Employees represent their companies 24/7 and so anything they say can reflect on the organization. As a result, they need to watch their language and the content they share, especially on personal pages where employer information is public.
