Cybersecurity experts told how to minimize their digital trail / News of the Society of Krasnoyarsk and Krasnoyarsk Territory / Newslab.ru
June 5 19:11
Demid Balashov, the head of the field of cybersecurity products of Megafon, shared the basic rules that will help reduce the digital trace.
In the modern world, each sent message, each click and watching the site leave a trace in digital space – which means they carry certain information about you and your preferences.
Russian users are increasingly thinking about how to minimize their digital presence. According to the expert, the first step towards protecting personal data should be a conscious attitude to the information that we post on the network. It is important to understand that any published photograph, status or comment can be used for other purposes.
Modern technologies offer a number of effective tools to protect information about themselves. The expert recommends in some cases to include the Incognito mode in the browser, and also not to use his main mail for registration on dubious resources. In addition, you should not enter data about yourself on sites, if this is not required for the correct interaction with them. Do not leave any data about yourself on resources that do not use encryption-the safety of entered data may be at risk.
The legislation of the Russian Federation requires organizations of compliance with strict rules for processing personal data. The expert emphasizes that it is necessary to carefully read the user agreements and the policy of the confidentiality of the services that we use.
Also, according to the expert, it is important to regularly clean the browser history, delete unnecessary cookies and not give access to them sites for which they are not required. And where they are required – to give permission only to use the obligatory ones. In addition, it is better to avoid storage of confidential information on cloud services without proper encryption, and if possible, do not store any files in the clouds for a long time.
A special role in minimizing the digital trace is played by a culture of safe behavior on the network. The expert recommends limiting the amount of information posted on social networks, enter the confidentiality settings and limit the appearance of their profiles in social networks. This will allow you to control the circle of people who follow your life on the Internet without your knowledge.
It is worth abandoning the use of one password for different services and regularly change them. The password itself should not contain words and should be long enough-at least 10-12 characters (numbers, lowercase and capital letters, special characters). In addition, the use of two -factor authentication will increase the safety of your accounts and prevent unauthorized access.
“Pay attention to mobile applications that often collect user data. To minimize this risk, follow several recommendations: delete unnecessary applications, check their permits, limit the collection of optional data. When installing applications, do not provide access to data that are not necessary for their functioning, ”recalls Demid Balashov.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the protection of the digital trace is not a one -time action, but a constant process that requires attention and discipline. The expert is sure: only an integrated approach to personal data security, combining technical solutions and conscious behavior on the network, can provide reliable protection in the modern digital world.
