In our previous post, we looked at what a cyber threat was and what kinds of cyber threats could affect you and your business in 2023. There were a few new cyber threats based on new cyber security measures however, a lot of the new cyber threats were evolved versions of old threats. In this article we are going to look at how to keep you and your business safe in this coming year from the range of prevalent cyber threats.
So, with your business on the line here are 5 effective ways to protect it in the current cyber space:
1: Investing in Security Resources
Sometimes the owners of businesses do not devote enough time, money and resources into establishing and maintaining strong cyber security for the business. So, avoid making this mistake be allocating adequate resources to put in place strong defences. To assist you, be sure to spend money on a reputable IT service company. Your network, hardware, and online accounts should all be more secure as a result of this.
2: Training your Team
Unfortunately the biggest weakness of a security system is typically any human employees that work in and around it. Because of this, higher ups in a business should make sure their employees adhere to the best security practises at work and at home. They must all keep in mind that each laptop or phone they use for business could be a security flaw or a hacker entryway. Consider setting up security education and training for a month once a year to introduce your staff to the best security procedures. For instance, you might discuss various parts of your business and the measures required to discourage cybercriminals.
3: Adding Authentication
There are a lot of modern solutions to defending against hackers. One of the best solutions is having two-factor authentication (2FA). Each user must successfully complete this measure in order to access your system which in turn stops anyone who isn’t able to complete this measure from gaining access. Encourage your team members to enable 2FA on their personal accounts as well. By doing this, the likelihood that they will adhere to sensible security procedures will increase, lowering the danger of compromised devices and data breaches.
4: Leveraging Software
Hackers also frequently utilise computer viruses. And including antivirus software is a wonderful approach to combat them. Ensure the built-in antivirus programme is current. Additionally, you may want to think about a corporate package from reputable providers like Total AV, BitDefender, Norton, and McAfee. This programme should be used by every system that has access to work resources. Additionally, the software should, in this day and age, do automatic weekly virus scans to look for any possible threats that have entered the system and eliminate them.
5: Performing Security Checks
Making sure that everything in your system is working the way it is supposed to be is paramount for keeping your system secure. Antivirus software is effective but as cyber threats get more and more advanced having you IT service provider doing periodic manual scans can just be that final layer of security. More importantly your IT service provider should check who’s accessed your network and confirm that each point of access has permission. Any questionable activity needs to be investigated and uncovered. These warning signs could be devastating for the business if ignored.
Conclusion
Defending against hackers is not something anyone wants to spend their time doing. However, ignoring cybersecurity makes your business an easy target for fraudsters. You run the risk of losing cash, losing data, and ruining your reputation forever. Whilst the risk is never zero, implementing these tips will make the chance of a cyber threat being successful lower and lower.
Why choose JMV Solutions?
Since 2012, JMV Solutions has provided IT support for a wide range of small and medium sized businesses throughout Exeter, Devon and Cornwall. Our company is formed of a personable, friendly and expert team of IT and Security experts that have your best interests at heart. We protect your business, your valuable data, and help sustain your compliance requirements against a rapidly growing cyber threat. Contact us today to learn more.
