How to Make Your Business More CYBER SECURE
How to Make Your Business More Cyber Secure
Written by Matt Locker, Apstorm
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is an essential aspect of any business, regardless of size or industry. Cybersecurity refers to the protection of computer systems, networks, and sensitive information from unauthorized access, theft, and damage. Cyber attacks can cause significant harm to a business, from financial loss to reputational damage.
In this blog, we will discuss some essential tips for making your business more cyber secure.
Conduct a Cybersecurity Audit. The first step in improving your business's cybersecurity is to conduct a thorough cybersecurity audit. This involves assessing your current security measures, identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses, and creating a plan to address them. You can either do this yourself or hire a professional cybersecurity company to conduct the audit for you.
Educate Your Employees. This includes training on password management, how to identify phishing emails, and avoiding the use of unsecured public Wi-Fi.
Implement Strong Password Policies. Passwords are a critical component of any cybersecurity strategy. Implementing strong password policies, such as requiring complex passwords and two-factor authentication, can help prevent unauthorized access to your systems and data.
Install and Update Antivirus Software. Antivirus software is designed to protect your computer systems from malware and other threats. Make sure to install reputable antivirus software on all your devices and keep it up to date to ensure maximum protection.
Backup Your Data Regularly. Backing up your data regularly is essential for protecting your business from data loss due to cyber attacks or other disasters. Make sure to backup your data regularly to an external hard drive or cloud-based storage service.
Limit Access to Sensitive Data Limiting access to sensitive data is a critical component of any cybersecurity strategy. Only give access to employees who need it, and regularly review and update access privileges to ensure that employees only have access to the data they need to do their job.
Upcoming Webinar
Keen to know more about how you can protect your business from cyber attacks? Join us in our next webinar with Matt Locker from Apstorm on the 15th May 2023 at 1pm.
During the session we will cover:
· Steps to protect you and your staff from email phishing attacks and how to make all laptops secure.
· Why password security is important and how to test for a strong password.
· Ensuring your website has the relevant protection.
· What to look for when using cloud providers.
· Backing up your data to make you resilient to ransomware and hardware failure.
· Cyber Essentials, what it will do for you business and is it worth it?
Presented by Matt Locker a Director at Apstorm. Matt has over 20 years’ experience in Cybersecurity, working for some of the industries leading providers, during that time he has advised all sizes of business from small startups to large enterprises.
