You may think that you are ready for any online security breech that comes your way, but have you really been protecting your online persona effectively?
This infographic by Frostbox talks about the top online issues for the year of 2012 and provides ways for you to insure that you don't fall victim to hackers. First and foremost, whenever you sign up for an online community you are putting yourself at risk. There are simple practices that you can use to help lessen the chance of your account being compromised resulting in an online security breech. For instance, most people choose to store passwords on their browsers for easy login, this makes it easier for people to access your information.
As well, it is never a good idea to store your credit card number online.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Online Security
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing more effective and user-friendly online security systems.
- Identity Fraud Prevention
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in new methods for detecting and preventing identity fraud online.
- Cybersecurity Education
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating engaging and accessible educational resources to raise cybersecurity awareness.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Cybersecurity
- Developing more sophisticated and user-friendly security protocols and software to protect individuals and businesses online.
- Financial Services
- Creating more secure and user-friendly online payment systems for consumers.
- Education
- Developing educational materials and courses to train individuals and organizations on effective online security practices.
