There is a growing movement of IT professionals who are looking at the idea of preventing cyber-attacks and data breaches before they happen – otherwise known as Preventative Cyber Security. Small- and medium-sized businesses are leaning toward this technique as a way to stop a hack, breach, or malware in advance from happening to their company as they are realizing that even smaller businesses are vulnerable. Here are some things to consider if your company hopes to avoid becoming an all-too-familiar statistic of cyber crime.
- Understand Threats – Know what security threats are out there and may find their way to your doorstep. This may mean bringing in an IT specialist or beefing up the IT department you already have.
- Understand Vulnerabilities – Have a risk assessment done on your network, look for problems that may red flag your software, internet connection, or computer devices as open to hackers, malware, or data breaches.
- Make a Plan – Create a security plan that includes every single one of your devices, including mobile devices used by people who work remotely or salespeople who often connect to the company data remotely.
- Simulate – With help from IT experts, your company can simulate a breach or hack, and pinpoint your business’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Follow the Plan – Depending upon what the conclusion of your research shows about your company, you may need to consider: training for employees about about password management and mobile device usage, routine checkups for software updates, licenses, and patches, an increase in front-line defenses such as firewalls and web-filtering devices, and an increase in anti-virus/anti-malware software.
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