You can never be too certain when it comes to online safety. If you don’t take the necessary precautions to shield your company from online threats, you and your customers will be in a lot of trouble. Cyber-crimes cost businesses globally in 2021 a staggering estimated $16 trillion dollars. Your company needs to be prepared to face these attacks, but before you can do that, you must assess your current level of risk. So, how do you determine if your company is vulnerable? Below are a few standouts housekeeping items to start your journey to Cyber Awareness and understanding, arming you some essentials to safeguard your company.
False Concept – “I am Too Small” to Target
Cybersecurity companies witness attacks against all types of businesses, regardless of size. The belief that you are immune to cyber-attacks simply because you are not a major corporation is dangerous; apathy is one of the most formidable threats to companies today, and cybersecurity companies are aware of this. Your business should always be prepared to face a breach and steps for remediation.
Out of Date Malware Protection
Inviting malware and viruses into your network is easy if you have outdated anti-virus software. Cyber criminals are always coming up with new viruses and ways to break through firewalls, so it’s key for cybersecurity companies to regularly update their software to match these new developments.
Weak Passwords
Examine the passwords your team is using–are they robust enough to deter strangers and other online cyber criminals? A weak password is like leaving your front door unlocked. All it takes is one determined individual to wreak havoc. Although it may be hard to believe, even some of the world’s largest companies stick to the traditional “12345” password. If it’s not safe for a personal computer, why would it be safe for professional systems that protect customer, employee, and client data?
These are considered basics building blocks in Cyber Security, depending on if your organizational deals in sensitive information, credit card or banking transactions, and or has mandated compliance or insurance requirements, it would benefit you to run a baseline security assessment which would lend a clear understanding of where you stand currently and if additional measures are required.
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