For a FREE e-brochure
call 0800 083 0261
call 0800 083 0261
11:12 20th November 2009
Providing staff with computer training could enable businesses to protect sensitive data more thoroughly as it could strengthen employees' understanding of security risks.
Paul Mutton, internet services developer at IT security firm Netcraft, said businesses face security risks from their employees on a daily basis, regardless of whether staff members actually intend to cause problems.
He added that security guidelines, potentially to include some form of IT training, could help tackle the problem and could be more pertinent as remote working becomes more commonplace.
Mr Mutton said: "[Remote working] is spreading data out to more computers at the end of the day, so it is certainly not going to decrease the risk."
Working with the use of mobile devices exposes businesses to different risks, so firms could ensure their employees are aware of this.
It was recently reported that thousands of pieces of information from T-Mobile customers have been passed to third party agents.
Students receive IT training to mentor victims of cyberbullying
Computer training has been used to equip students at Cornwall College with the skills necessary to help younger victims of cyberbullying deal with their experiences.The training has been provided...
