Here are some suggestions that you can make big differences with small changes:

Recommendations for Individuals

1. Use reliable antivirus software: Don’t forget to use reliable antivirus programs to protect your devices from malware.
2. Create strong and regular passwords: Change your passwords regularly for at least 6 months, use long, special character and uncomplicated passwords. Contrary to popular belief, complex and frequently changed passwords make the user make the password-reuse error or direct them to store in physical environments. You can choose the Passphrase approach as a password scheme.
3. Protect your privacy by using VPN on shared networks: Be sure to use a VPN to increase your online security on public networks.
4. Avoid suspicious e-mails and links: Be careful about e-mails and links from people you don’t know. Be aware of phishing attacks.
5. Use Double-Factor Authentication (MFA): Don’t just use a password; if possible, add an extra layer of security to your accounts by using two-step verification.
6. Increase your awareness of social engineering and phishing: Avoid clicking on links that look suspicious and be careful of phishing attacks. Remember, phishing can be done by impersonating your social media contact list without directly targeting you.
7. Be careful of phone scams: Do not trust those who introduce themselves as police or bank employees and ask for your personal information. Official institutions never request information in this way. In suspicious cases, contact the authorities.
8. Review privacy and security settings:

Social media and online accounts: Be careful when sharing personal information and regularly check your social media privacy settings. Policy changes approved without reading or an update error can open private accounts. Consider how the information you share can be used by others.
Review app permissions: Check the permissions you have given to mobile apps and browsers. Prevent data leaks by removing unnecessary permissions. Be careful of apps that request access to information such as location, microphone, camera, and contact list. 9. Don’t postpone updates:

Keep your devices and software up to date: You can protect yourself from new security vulnerabilities by updating your computer, phone, and other devices on time.

Enable automatic updates: If you forget to update manually, enable automatic updates to ensure your devices are always protected with the latest versions.

10. Back up your data regularly:

Back up using external storage: Regularly back up your important documents and photos to an external hard drive or cloud service.
Take precautions against ransomware: Prepare for ransomware attacks by testing the accessibility and security of your backups.

Recommendations for Companies

1. Develop a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Policy:

Review Security Protocols: Ensure that security protocols such as strong password policies, MFA, data encryption, and regular security updates are adopted for all employees.

Role-Based Access Controls (RBAC): Implement a role-based access control system where employees can only access data that is necessary for their job duties.

2. Employee Education Programs:

Conduct Awareness Trainings: Provide regular cybersecurity awareness trainings to employees. Keep them up-to-date, especially on social engineering attacks, phishing, and malware.
Cybersecurity Simulations: Conduct simulations that test how prepared your employees are against security threats. Identify vulnerabilities with scenarios such as phishing tests.

3. Data Backup and Recovery Plans:

Backup Strategies: Back up your company data regularly and store these backups both cloud-based and locally, as regulations permit.
Disaster Recovery Plan: Create a detailed disaster recovery plan so that your business can recover quickly in the event of a security breach.

4. Monitoring and Threat Detection:

Set Up Network Monitoring Systems: Detect potential threats in advance by continuously monitoring network traffic and system activities.

Security Incident and Vulnerability Management (SIEM): Monitor security incidents in your systems from a central location with SIEM solutions and automatically detect anomalous behavior.

5. Third-Party Security:

Supply Chain Security: Evaluate your suppliers’ security policies and limit third-party access to company data.

6. Regular Security Audits and Tests:

Penetration Tests (Pentest): Identify vulnerabilities in systems by conducting regular cybersecurity tests and quickly close these vulnerabilities.

External and Internal Audits: Identify areas for improvement by having your security policies reviewed regularly by independent auditors.
Cybersecurity is not just about technology; it requires a cultural change and continuous training. In a world where cyber threats are constantly evolving, individuals and organizations must tighten cybersecurity measures and implement them at all levels…