Information Security
These days you hear a lot about information Security. Should you be concerned? After all, most of us aren't responsible for managing the vast computer networks that run todays large E-commerce websites. The answer is an Overwhelming YES!!. Information seucrity is everyone's responsibility. True information security happens in layers, and overall security levels are diminished to whatever the weakest link is.
Let's take for example your lovely home. Would it make sense for you to hire armed guards, get some attack dogs, put in alarms, and the most elaborate locks on the security market, and then leave the back door unlocked?
Passwords are nearly impossible to remember for most of us. You have ATM pin codes, work access codes, a password for your computer, a different password for your email, maybe another one to access your online brokerage account, yet another for your credit card company. The list can go on and on, depending on how much of your life you put out into the digital world. If you are like most people you probably either try to use the same password everywhere, or have a sticky note attached to your monitor with your password right on it. It's safe right? Well what if someone walks in through that back door you left open. Now they have the keys to your entire kingdom.
Victims of identity theft will on average spend hundreds of hours calling credit card companies, lenders, banks, credit agencies, and more often then not they still end up with blemishes on their credit for years into the future. Don't let this happen to you.
If you have already been the vitim of identity theft or just want to learn more about the subject we have compiled a list of links that may be helpful to you.
