Even though you only operate a small business, it is not a complete guarantee that cyber-attacks will miss you. According to recent studies, 81% of breaches in cybersecurity happen to medium and small-sized businesses. Most of the time, those in the SME segment lack the necessary protection for cyber-attacks, making them highly vulnerable.
Universal Education
Because the actions of each contractor or employee can easily lead to malware successfully infiltrating your data, businesses should educate personnel to ensure cybersecurity is a primary principle for everyone on the team.
For instance, criminals often use spear-phishing targeted on employees on the lookout for more profit, but realistically speaking, even employees can be phishing targets. One successful attack could cost medium companies a rate of $1.6 million.
Limit Employee Access to Your Data and Information
Ensure that your employees only have limited access to the valuable information that your company stores. It significantly reduces the chances of human error, which is a complicated security threat. Employees should only have access to particular systems and data to execute their job correctly.
If you encounter an employee leaving your company, or transferring to another location, always immediately take protective action. You can delete their accounts and passwords from the system and retrieve their entry keys and company ID badges. Even having a small amount of prevention in access can lead to a significant amount of protection when it comes to limiting the impact of upset ex-employee on the company.
Keep All of Your Software Updated
Ensure that all the software and systems utilized by employees and the entire company are updated to the latest version. If you have old applications, they might be exploited by hackers due to their loopholes. You may fall victim to attacking your company’s networks, stealing essential data, infiltrating them with a cyber attack, and causing significant damage to your business’s reputation.
Keep in mind to check if any of your software needs new security patches or updates at least once a week. Ensure that all of your devices have the available updates and security patches to close any weak links.
Install Surge Protectors and Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Having a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) will allow you to have longer battery life and enough time to save valuable information if the company experiences a power disruption. Check the size and type of your UPS to guarantee it meets your business’s requirements and standards.
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