Opinion & Analysis
Technology brings security risks
Technology comes with its share of challenges. Security issues are a major cause of concern for everyone inside and outside the banking industry. Photo/FREDRICK ONYANGO
Posted Tuesday, February 9 2010 at 00:00
Risk management takes the An -Ounce -Of -Prevention principle seriously.
As a customer, learn to keep secure your passwords, popularly known as PIN numbers; ensure you change passwords regularly; grant most limited access to third parties.
Companies need to have a culture of security to prevent abuse of computer systems by insiders and to be on the lookout for attempted hacking.
This reminds me of Clifford Stoll who once said, “Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don’t let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.”
Kihuro is a risk management practitioner at Panafrican Housing Financial institution, Shelter Afrique, in Nairobi. jkihuro@yahoo.com
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