Posted On: March 11, 2020 by Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri in: Cyber Security General
Don’t let living your dream of owning your own business end because of cybercrime. Stay on top of the latest defenses when it comes to cybercrime by implementing even one of these tips for your business.
Never Assume You Are 100% Secure
Unfortunately, you can never be fully protected against a cyber threat. The minute you sit back and think that you are not vulnerable is the best time for a cybercriminal to strike. There will always be a new potential threat, so it is important to always be looking for ways to improve security.
Amp Up Authentication
Every point of digital access to the internal working of your company should be blocked from outsiders with authentication. Authentication is a way of signing into a device with a code only authorized users have access to. Many companies are switching to Multi-Factor Authentication, which requires users to confirm their identity twice, often through the device and then a phone. This is simply an added layer of protection.
Hire a Hacker
Not all hackers are ill-intentioned. Many work legally to help businesses discover the risks of penetrability. They will be able to evaluate areas that can use strengthening.
Email Education
The weakest point of business cyber defense is often employees. Even if the worker is well-intentioned, they can still make mistakes. One common area of cybercrime is email. It’s an easy way for the perpetrator to access your company internally. This is why it’s important to not only have spam filters but ensure that all employees go through email education so they know what a suspicious email looks like.
Be Aware of Personal Device Risks
Many businesses allow workers to bring in their personal devices and use them to conduct business. This can be dangerous, as it is likely that the same security software is not on their personal devices that you have for your business. This is another way for cybercriminals to get into your business’s information. One way to help with this and to still allow your employees the freedom of using their personal devices is to establish a “Bring Your Own Device” policy.
Get on the Cloud
Keep your important business information on the Cloud, in order to avoid getting it taken from you forever. It’s currently the most used technology for small businesses. You can utilize it for managing finances, storing, sharing and accessing information from anywhere.
These are just some of the basics of business cybersecurity. They are all fairly inexpensive and can likely save you from a headache of trouble if you were to get hacked. For more information on cybersecurity tips or business accounts, give us a call!
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