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The importance of computer and cyber security

24 May 2016

We live in world that is immersed in technology. Over the past decade more and more of our interactions have become driven by technology.

The need to have access to information on the go has become part of everyone’s daily lives. With the current situation it has become apparent that with the need to have access to information be it financial, research or for leisure purposes, at some point certain information about you as an individual is being transmitted.

The internet has become a vital tool for everyone and with this access to information and the ability to do transactions of a financial nature or send personal information to another party, security has become a major concern.

Here are some security guidelines to help prevent one from falling prey to cyber-crime:

Latest web browser:
The web browser is a tool used to access pages on the World Wide Web it is a means of access, which can pose a risk if the latest update software is not installed. Developers are constantly securing and improving the efficiency of the browsers. Some browsers have built in virus scanners so it would be to the user’s advantage to update their browser to the latest version.

Updates and patches on Operating Systems:

Operating systems enable a user to perform their tasks on a computer. Over time exploits are developed to compromise the security of the system. Software developers release updates and patches to close off the security risks. It is highly recommended to update your software as soon as possible.

Anti-Virus Software and Firewall

Anti-Virus software is a given standard, not having an anti-virus software would just expose a user to viruses and malware. The anti-virus software runs on your computer in the background, monitoring activity and has the ability to detect virus like activity.

Many Anti-Virus software vendors have “free home/personal use” editions which users can download to enjoy basic virus protection.

The purpose of a firewall is to prevent unauthorised access to certain areas of a computer. It has the ability to block out attempts to access and will be able to notify the computer owner about the attempted security breach. Only authorised users/owners are allowed access.
Many operating systems come with a standard built in firewall which is sufficient for daily use. It is highly recommended that the firewall is switched on at all times.


In conclusion, always be mindful of downloading and installing software from the internet from sources or websites that you don’t really know. These are sometimes used as agents to conduct a cyber-attack.


Jonti is an e-recruitment platform which offers an end-to-end Application Tracking System (ATS). The system is hosted in one of South Africa’s state of the art datacentres which has firewalls and encryption to prevent unauthorised access.


Jonti works with the latest browsers and is platform independent. For more information about our service offerings or to request a demo kindly visit  www.theworkingearth.com .

Article by Shahzaad Ismail, Technical Teamleader.


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