As cloud storage services like Ubiqfile, Google Drive and Dropbox continue to grow in popularity, many of us now have private data and critical files stored outside our direct control. This brings convenient anywhere access, but also makes our accounts tempting targets for bad actors.
In this guide, we‘ll cover best practices everyone should know to lock down account security in the cloud era, using Ubiqfile as a key example. Apply these methods to help protect your own valued data.
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication (2FA)…
Using Strong, Unique Passwords
According to Statista…
Limiting Account Linkages
A common security mistake is using the same login credentials across many sites and services. While convenient to remember, this turns each linked account into a doorway for attackers to access the others if any single one is compromised.
Instead, security experts recommend using a unique, randomly-generated password for every cloud service that houses private data. This "isolation" approach contains the damage if any login details ever leak out or are stolen in a breach. Let‘s look at some ways to…
Monitoring for Unauthorized Access
While the above steps make it much harder for attackers to access your accounts, additional monitoring helps detect any criminal activity early if it does occur.
Ubiqfile provides users with activity logs showing…
Securing Local Devices
In addition to the cloud services themselves, it‘s critical to prevent unauthorized physical access to the devices signed into your accounts. Always keep phones, laptops and computers locked using strong PIN codes, fingerprints or facial recognition when not in use. Make it a rule to…
Protecting Backup Recovery Options
Most cloud services allow users to add backup email addresses or phone numbers to reset passwords if they ever get locked out of an account. However, Ubiqfile‘s documentation rightly points out…
By applying all the appropriate security features available and remaining vigilant against unauthorized access, you can feel confident entrusting even your most sensitive data to cloud storage platforms like Ubiqfile if used responsibly.
For further reading on protecting yourself online, check out the additional cybersecurity resources below:
- How to Spot and Avoid Phishing Attacks
- Securing Your Home Wireless Network
- Creating a Password Management System
