Effective cybersecurity is not a “one size fits all” solution but needs to take into account the unique needs of your particular business.
That said, however, there are three key things you can do to immediately safeguard your business at a basic level.
Automate software updates
Let’s be real. We all forget things sometimes. Even something as important as updating the software on our devices. And sometimes it’s not even a “forget” but an “I don’t have time right now for my device to be down.” But automating updates and setting them to process during off-hours can be the difference between a successful and unsuccessful breach.
Educate your employees
Employees are the number one point of failure in any cybersecurity event. A recent report from Kaspersky Labs found that 90% of corporate data breaches occur as a result of social engineering attacks on employees – not the providers.
Use the Cloud
Many of us used to say that it was “too risky” to be in the cloud. That our data was “safer” here on-site where I can control access to every bit of the network. However, over the years, we have learned that using cloud solutions is actually more secure than on-site solutions and here’s why: cloud providers have a higher level of certification needed in order to prove the level of protection required of a cloud solution.
Cloud providers know it is imperative that their solution be the most secure solution available and any blemish can be a make or break problem for the longevity of their business. As such, they make it their business to know and keep up with the ever-changing cybersecurity world and work to implement the latest protections across their entire networks.
Last year was a record-breaking year for cyberattacks, with Colonial Oil, JBS, and even Buffalo Public Schools. The time to update your security protocols is now before you fall victim. Schedule your audit today and keep your business safe.