User Account Security Policy
Today, the Internet is one of the most important parts of human life. We use the Internet for many of our daily activities, including shopping, banking, education, and entertainment. As a result, personal and sensitive information is at risk.
One of the most important ways to keep personal information safe is to keep internet accounts safe. Internet accounts, such as bank accounts, user accounts of websites and social networks, contain personal information such as name, surname, email address, phone number, bank card number, etc. If these accounts are hacked, our personal information will be at risk.
In the online platform of the 13th company, an integrated system of Internet users is used, under the cover of the most specialized and safest algorithms of the Google search engine, in order to give users the peace of mind that all their information is at the highest level, in addition to easy and fast use of the site’s facilities. security is in place and all the information of our users is in accordance with the information of their Google accounts, and this means that if you are sure of using Google and trust it, to our site too!
Due to the ever-increasing developments and technologies of the Google search engine, we decided to enable authentication of membership on the site with Google accounts for the convenience of users.
Please note that the information registered by users in order to register on the site and receive the user panel is only for identifying and authenticating the account owner and accessing the site’s facilities.
And as for your other user information that is registered on the site when you participate in the course or when you buy online courses, they are used for the purpose of necessary follow-up such as issuing documents, legal prosecution in case of violations, providing job offers, etc. If necessary, they are provided to the university. Heldink Thirteen undertakes not to use this information for any other purpose that the potential user is unaware of and that may harm the privacy of internet users.
Therefore, the main issue of user information security is the responsibility of the user to protect his Google account with the necessary measures, because in case of a problem, Academy Thirteen is immune to the security of your Gmail account.
In order to maintain the security of online accounts, various measures should be taken. In the following, we will mention some of these measures so that you can follow your goals with the most ease of mind by knowing and implementing them on the Internet:
Use a strong password for your Gmail account
A strong password is one of the most important factors in maintaining the security of online accounts. A strong password must be at least 8 characters long and contain upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols. Also, you should not use a password that you have used on your other accounts.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA)
Two-step authentication is an additional layer of security for online accounts. With 2FA enabled, you’ll need to enter a verification code in addition to your password. This code is usually sent via SMS or email.
Installing antivirus and firewall
Antivirus and firewall can protect your device from malicious software. Malicious software, such as Trojans and malware, can infiltrate your online accounts.
Awareness of cyber attacks
Cyber attacks are one of the most serious threats to the security of internet accounts. By being aware of cyber attacks, you can prevent them. Some of the most common cyber attacks include:
Phishing: In this attack, cybercriminals try to obtain your personal information by sending fake emails or text messages.
Spam: In this attack, cybercriminals try to trick you and take your personal information by sending promotional emails or SMS.
User Behavior Analysis (UAB): In this attack, cybercriminals try to gain information about users by tracking their behavior on websites.
Use public Wi-Fi with caution
Public Wi-Fi networks are prone to cyber attacks due to lack of security. When using public Wi-Fi networks, be careful not to enter your personal information.
Update operating system and software
Software and operating system manufacturers regularly fix bugs and security vulnerabilities. By updating your operating system and software, you can protect your device from cyber attacks.
By following these steps, you can improve the security of your online accounts and protect your personal information.