Is your Business Protected?

Cyber security continues to be a critical topic. Being exposed or a victim of a cyber attack is one of the top concerns for many small and medium size businesses today.

It’s important to establish and maintain cyber security strategies and principles with your employees. Establish basic security practices and policies for employees, such as requiring strong passwords, and establish appropriate Internet use guidelines that detail penalties for violating company cyber security policies. Establish rules of behavior describing how to handle and protect customer information and other vital data from a cyber attack.

More than this it is vital to protect your information, computer and networks from cyber threats by having the latest security software, web browsers and operating systems on your network.

• Set antivirus software to run a scan after each update.
• Install other key software updates as soon as they are available.
• Provide firewall security for your Internet connection.

A firewall is a set of related programs that prevent outsiders from accessing data on a private network. Make sure the operating system’s firewall is enabled.

• Regularly backup the data on all computers.

Critical data includes word processing documents, electronic spreadsheets, databases, financial files, human resources files, and accounts receivable/payable files. Backup data automatically if possible, or at least weekly and store the copies either offsite or in the cloud.

• Require employees to use unique passwords and change passwords every three months.

Consider implementing multi-factor authentication that requires additional information beyond a password to gain entry.

A quality MSP Support can provide peace of mind and reliability in case of a cyber attack on your business.