There are over 100,000 people in the world that consider themselves to be hackers. Due to the growing prevalence of hacker ‘bots’ controlled by computer systems, it’s truly impossible to know just how many hackers there are. We just know that every small business should take preventative measures. The majority of hackers are not serious threats to larger companies that have more advanced technology. Small- to medium-sized businesses are much more vulnerable to these attacks. Keep reading below for 4 ways to avoid hackers!
Never assume your company is safe
The most important thing to do when it comes to hackers and cyber security is to always assume that your company is in danger. In other words, be a bit cynical – to a degree. This means realizing that even with all the measures you may have in place, you could still be a victim of cyberattacks.
A business owner or employee that operates with this mindset will always be paying attention to potential threats. On top of this, as a business owner, it is important to take all and any reports of cyber attacks seriously and be vigilant in reminding your employees about proper security protocol. This will have a dramatic impact on how vulnerable you are to potential attacks.
Utilize the best technology available
Although it will be more expensive than cheaper options, it will save you more in the long run by investing in the best technology. These technologies have been developed for a reason and have been implemented by the most diligent companies – because they work. Things like strong security programs and firewalls are a must for any business using the internet.
It’s likely that your entire workforce is connected to the world through the Internet. Therefore, without a firewall, you are opening a door for anyone to access business information. If you have servers running your website, store, and other operations online, without a firewall it won’t be long before you are a victim of hackers.
Carefully train your employees
As a business owner, you have a number of hats to wear – it can be hard to think about security among everything else. But every employee, including you, should have the proper cyber safety training. Most employees will likely have a very basic level of knowledge about computer threats, and hackers.
This training should not a one-time occasion, yet an ongoing reminder with new information and strategies to avoid hackers. Things like never sharing sensitive business information with someone they don’t know, or always verifying who you are speaking with, are simple things to protect you and your business. Things like connecting to the internet, working remotely, and sending emails all pose potential threats.
Increase security for remote workers
With the pandemic and technological innovations, working remotely has only become increasingly popular. Employees can work on any variety of projects from home, and this exposes you to an even greater risk of attacks from hackers. Make sure even more security measures are taken for those who are working remotely on smartphones, tablets, or laptops. To increase security, it can be beneficial to provide each team member with a work-designated laptop and phone. This will make sure that all work-related business is protected through the same server, no matter where they are working from.
Contact M&H Consulting for Constant Monitoring
Hackers never take a break. They will always be seeking a way to break into your website and cause harm to your business. There may be no good reason for an attack, but the more diligent a company is in taking cyber security seriously, the less likely it is to be a victim of hackers. Interested in learning more about how to protect you against hackers? Contact M&H Consulting for one-hour free IT consultation – call us at 1-866-964-8324 to get started.
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