5 Key Ways to Protect Your Business From A Cyberattack

Many believe that cybercrime is not something they have to worry about, as long as their accounts and systems are protected by passwords. However, this is not the case. Many passwords are not as secure as they are believed to be. Also, there are other ways that cybercriminals can access your accounts without needing a password. Cybercrime is a continuously growing threat, and there are cybercriminals looking to gain access to your system, accounts, and information.

It is important to take extra precautions to ensure that your data and accounts are not breached. Below are 5 tips to help prevent you from becoming a victim to cybercrime. These are the first steps to helping protect yourself, your data, your money, and your business.

Use strong passwords

A strong password is essential to keeping your accounts secure. Your passwords should not be based off of information that is known or can be accessed by other people. For example, it is not a good idea to use birthdays, ID numbers, or names of people you know as passwords. The most secure passwords include random variations of letters, numbers, and symbols. They also should include at least 10 characters.

Don’t use the same password twice

In addition to ensuring you have a strong password; you should also be using a different password for each of your accounts. This is important because you want to prevent someone from being able to access multiple accounts if they figure out one of your passwords. If you are hesitant to make your passwords strong because you are afraid you will not remember them, password management applications can help you keep your passwords safely stored. You can also write them down and store them in a locked and secure place with minimal access.

Keep your software updated

It is especially important to always keep your software updated to prevent a cyber-security breach. Cybercriminals often exploit flaws in software to gain access to your system. Software updates patch these flaws in the system in an attempt to prevent cyber-attacks from happening, making it less likely that you will be affected.

Make sure to use a firewall for protection

Network firewalls are a great tool to have to prevent cybercriminals from accessing your computer. They block unauthorized incoming and outgoing access to your software and make it less likely that malicious malware will enter your system. When setting up and/or configuring a computer be sure to take advantage of the built-in firewall capabilities of the operating system you are using.

Encrypt and back up data

An effective cybercrime protection strategy must consist of two elements: preventing physical access to sensitive data and rendering that data useless if it falls into the wrong hands. Companies can achieve this maintained security by always encrypting their data. Data encryption remains the ‘most efficient fix’ for data breaches, should they occur. Be sure to encrypt all sensitive data, including customer information, employee information, and all business data. Full-disk encryption software is included in virtually all operating systems today and can encrypt all the data on a desktop or laptop computer when it’s at rest.

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