Cybersecurity is becoming more important for both individuals and businesses of all sizes. It seems like every day there’s another company that apologizes for a data breach or admitting they’ve been hacked. Even large conglomerates can fall victim to cyberattacks, however small businesses are particularly vulnerable. The good thing is that cybersecurity strategies are easy to implement and can significantly increase the security of your company’s online presence. Everyone should follow the basic security principles of using strong passwords regularly updating software that support multifactor authentication and safe emailing.
For companies, it is also essential to have an expert or team to monitor the network and device security. This ensures that vulnerabilities are addressed immediately after they are discovered. It is also essential to have a backup plan in place to ensure that, if an attack does succeed it is possible for the company to continue to function while cybersecurity experts tidy up the mess and take care of the damage.
It is crucial to train your employees about what to look for in attachments or emails that seem suspicious or out-of-the ordinary. Even with the most secure security precautions in place, a few attacks are likely to succeed. However, if an employee is aware of the warning signs and is aware of what to do in the event of a security breach it will help to reduce the time it takes to attack and the damage that could be caused. This can be accomplished through awareness training, and by establishing an environment of integrity. Companies should also be able track and record their employees’ activities on their network and devices to identify any irregularities.