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You should be careful if you frequently post detailed information about your job, co-workers or employer on social media. ESET, the world leader in cyber security, examined what employees should pay attention to when sharing social media in their workplaces.

For many people, displaying what they experience in their daily lives on social media is the foundation of their lives. The sections they publish also include sections from their workplaces. While social media sharing allows employees to have up-to-date information about their colleagues or sectors, it also includes various risks that may affect the employee and their employers. The employee may even be fired for violating company policies.

Know your company's policies

As an employee, you probably want to use your company credentials in good faith to promote your company's brand, profile, or both. One of the fastest and best ways to do this is with social media platforms. Even if you are acting in good faith and trying to promote it, you could do more harm than good. If you want to make a post about your job or employer, the best way to do so is to review your company's guidelines and policies regarding social media. If your company does not have such a policy and you are confused about what you can and cannot do, you should speak to a representative in your human resources department.

Use apps on work devices with care

The devices supplied by the company are the mainstay of corporate life. They are mostly used for business inside and outside the company. While you may allow your colleagues to stay in touch with you in the event of an emergency, companies rarely allow it to be used for personal matters, usually. However, that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with them. Note that these devices are still monitored by your company's administrators and connected to the corporate network, most of your personal activities may be being monitored. Also, keep in mind that social media platforms are full of scams. If you get scammed by a phishing campaign or suspicious scam links, you end up putting your company's systems at risk with ransomware, keyloggers, and other types of malware.

When it comes to work devices, it is mostly the company and administrators who are responsible for their security. This means they use reputable security solutions, have a proper patch and update strategy. However, that doesn't mean you don't have to do anything. You must update your devices and apply patches when prompted. Moreover, you should be aware of the common scams you may encounter on popular social media platforms such as Facebook or Instagram. Clicking on links on questionable websites that may endanger your devices can result in serious problems.

Do not overshare

İşinizle ilgili bilgileri gereğinden fazla paylaşarak istemeden kendinizi ve işvereninizi riske atmış olursunuz. Örneğin, işyerinizden çok fazla fotoğraf paylaşmak, şirketinizin fiziksel savunmasını test etmek veya öğrenmek isteyen saldırganların hayatlarını kolaylaştırmalarını sağlar. Kişisel bilgilerinizle sosyal medyada çok fazla bilgi eklemek sizi taklit etmeyi ve kimlik hırsızlığı yapmayı kolaylaştırır.

The easiest step you can take to reduce the risks associated with oversharing is to limit what you post on social media. Do not post photos or information that could reveal too much about you or your employer and offices. Review your social media settings. Not everything you do needs to be shared more widely, so limit it to people you know and trust.

Be wary of workspace photos

Office photos tend to be popular on social media because people want to share how hard they work or show how organized their workspace is. But if you're not careful, these photos can be a little too self-explanatory. The photo can contain a number of sensitive information. You might have documents on your employer's intellectual property or company secrets on your desk, your login credentials on a note, or your computer screen might reveal a customer's sensitive data. This could result in you breaking data regulation laws that impose heavy penalties on your employer. The simplest precaution you can take is not to post table photos. If you're still determined to post, take a long, hard look at your desk and assess whether anything visible in the photo poses any security risk.

Source: https://www.eset.com/tr/about/newsroom/press-releases/basin-bultenleri/calisanlar-sosyal-medyayi-kullanirken-nelere-dikkat-etmeliler/