Kickstart your company’s cyber security yourself!
There are plenty of ways to combat cybercrime: companies, insurance, software, and so on Despite these measures, many organizations still have quite some weak spots. The largest weak spot in any organization, however, is us humans. Hackers and other cybercriminals often focus on human deception. They usually only need a small moment of inattentiveness. These small moments of inattentiveness can take the form of clicking on a malicious link containing malware, downloading the wrong (unsafe) software, paying a phantom invoice or following up on a fake email. These little things can have big consequences that you’re going to want to avoid. That’s why in this blog we’ll discuss the steps you can take to create a safer environment, by yourself!
The importance of nailing the basics.
Let’s start with a few tips that are fairly well-known, yet very important and certainly worth repeating.
- Passwords
This is one you’ve probably heard before: create a strong password! It truly is one of the most effective measurements Despite many knowing it, there are still plenty of people who choose an easy-to-remember password. But remember: if it’s easy for you, it’s also easy for hackers. Make sure your employees create strong passwords and make them change the passwords regularly. Of course, do not share these passwords with anyone. Technical security is important, but safe behaviour from you and your staff also plays a role in a company’s cyber security. - Software
A good firewall and security software can make the difference. Good security software can sometimes be an investment, but this one is well worth the effort Make sure your company uses the same software everywhere, and ensure that no one downloads their own software, so that everyone is equally protected. A good software can warn you against dangerous sites and emails and protect against malware or other harmful computer viruses. - Storage
Make sure that important information is not accessible to just anyone. Store important business information or personal data in encrypted form and ensure regular backups of your computers. - Stay alert
This last one sounds very simple and standard, but just like the others it’s very important. Stay cautious of links, attachments, downloads, and questionable texts, emails, and phone calls.
Hopefully, these tips will help you strengthen your company’s security. Still have more questions or need more assurance? Don’t hesitate and contact us!
