Network and IT Security SpecialistsWill Black Friday and Cyber Monday impact your businesses productivity?
So it's Black Friday this week and then Cyber Monday follows next week. So what does this all mean? Black Friday is the Friday following the Thanks Giving holiday in the US and traditionally marks the start of serious Christmas shopping. Of course this "event" has now made its way to the UK in the last few years due to the big American retailers.
What does this means to businesses then? Well it seems that most major retailers (especially on-line stores) are launching special limited time Christmas offers which could see employees spending more time on the Internet trying to grab a bargain. So expect to see productivity down, Internet usage up.
Reduce the impact by controlling your employee's habits with web content filtering, Shield IT can advise on the best solution for your needs. Not only will web content filtering reduce non-business related browsing, but also help protect against virus and phishing attacks.
For those doing their Christmas shopping on-line this year, here are some tips to help you stay safe:
· Only shop at sites you know and trust
· Make sure that when you are entering personal details and payment information you are on a secure page. You can check the page is secure by verifying the web site address is pre-fixed with https:// as per the image below. Remember to never accept a certificate warning.
· When registering with on-line stores make sure you that you use strong passwords and a different password for each service
· Be cautious of any offers that look too good to be true – they often are!
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