Welcome to Hajriah Fajar: Lead & Innovate with Tech
## Introduction
Hey there, buddy! Listen, I've been thinking... How much of our life is spent in front of a screen? We're constantly clicking, scrolling, typing—and that's just the coffee break. Yet, how many of us truly understand what lies behind those screens? What are the dangers lurking around our digital lives?
Well, I guess most of us have heard about "ethical hacking." Right? You know, those cool geeks who find security gaps before the bad guys do? But hey, what about office ego? Have you ever considered that our own habits might be putting us at risk?
I'm Hajriah Fajar, and today I want to take you on a little journey through some unexpected angles of data vulnerability. We'll reflect on how systems fail not only due to tech gaps, but also human habits. Get ready for some stories that will make your head spin!
## Core Idea
So, why am I talking about office ego? Well, let me tell you a tale:
Once upon a time in a not-so-far-away land called Cyberville, there was an HR department. They had their own little digital kingdom where they stored all the secrets of the employees - salaries, personal details, you name it. One day, the janitor who had left six months ago was still able to access this kingdom. How did he manage that? Well, no one thought to remove his permissions when he left.
And guess what? Nobody blinked. In our world, we trust the old firewall like it was grandma's soup recipe. It's been there forever; it must be safe, right? Wrong! That's where office ego comes in. We're so confident in our systems that we forget to update them or even question their safety.
## Reflection
Now, I know what you're thinking: "But Hajriah, how can I possibly remember to check everyone's access privileges all the time?" And that, my friend, is exactly the point. We can't. But our systems should be designed so that we don't have to.
Think about it like this: If you're in a boat and there's a hole in it, would you keep patching it with duct tape until it sinks? Or would you fix the hole permanently? Too often, we choose the duct tape solution when it comes to our digital systems. We patch holes instead of fixing them for good.
And let's not forget about human behavior. When was the last time you saw someone log out of their computer at work? Right. Exactly never. People are lazy; they like to leave things as they are. And that includes passwords scribbled on post-its, or clicking a link because it looks like an eCard for a colleague's birthday - trust isn't broken by hackers but by forgetting to log out.
## Practical Tips
Alright, now you're probably thinking: "Okay, Hajriah, I get it. But what can I do about it?"
1. Keep your systems updated: Sounds obvious, right? Yet, so many organizations still run on outdated software. If your car was from the 9s, would you really feel safe driving it? No way! The same goes for your digital tools.
2. Regularly review access privileges: Make sure that only those who need to have access actually do. And when someone leaves, revoke their permissions immediately. Don't wait for six months like our friend the janitor did.
3. Encourage good habits: Train your staff on how to stay safe online. From creating strong passwords to being wary of suspicious emails, these small steps can make a big difference.
4. Embrace change: Don't stick with what you know just because "that's how we've always done it". Challenge your assumptions and question the status quo. Your data will thank you.
## Closing
So there you have it, buddy. Ethical hacking vs office ego - a breach in progress, yet nobody noticed. But hey, now you know what to look out for. Remember: It's not about perfection; it's about progress. And every little step counts towards making our digital lives safer.
Until next time, keep those screens shining bright!
Hajriah Fajar, signing off.
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