Information is valuable and that calls for need to protect our systems
from threats. Information security thus is a broad process that ensure not only safety but also the availability of information.
However threats sometimes finds their way into the data systems through mistakes.
Here is a list of some mistakes made by the end users:
- Opening unsolicited e-mail attachment with no source verification and content check first.
- Failing to install security patches especially for MS Office and Ms Internet explorer
- Installing screen savers or games from unknown sources
- Not making and testing the backup
- Atimes using a modem while connected through the local area network might be dangerous