Security comprises a number of different fields, including the often neglected concept of web security.  Web security is often not seen as a first line of defence and simply having an antivirus and a firewall installed are enough to provide adequate security protection; however, that’s not the case.

Here are five reasons why you need to optimize your security by focusing on web security and not basic measures such as antivirus or a firewall.

It’s a common problem we’ve all seen before: An employee at work logs into their personal Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn page to see an interesting video link shared by a “friend.”  Once they click the link, a virus spreads throughout their account and onto their computer.  As a reoccurring problem in the workplace, organizations are left struggling to find a way to manage social media sites.

With many Internet applications such as online social media outlets and web services, the line between corporate and personal usage has quickly distorted, causing an increase in data loss and malware outbreaks. Services such as blogs, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn now pose a great threat in the workplace, despite their functionality and organizational benefits.

Three weeks ago, I was on London, at the RSA Europe Conference to launch our latest book, The Cloud Security Rules. It was a proud moment, marking the end of almost two years of work, with 15 co-authors from around the world. I spoke with peers and journalists, and gave away review copies, hoping for overwhelming positive feedback (in the hope that great reviews would help push the sales of this book).

Coming home, I was thrilled with the feedback we got on Twitter and other channels.

Then, the bomb blasted in my face last Saturday.