Like every other business in the world, your company is vulnerable to cyberattacks and data thefts. The only way you can reduces these risks and security vulnerability is by having a proactive stance towards cybersecurity. In this post, we have no-nonsense ideas for updating cybersecurity to the next level.
- Train your people on the basics of cybersecurity and make it a part of the onboarding experience.
- Update all software, firmware, and OS on a regular basis, so as to get the patching done in time.
- Enlist all network resources, so as to enhance accountability, and this also includes IP-based video surveillance systems.
- To prevent ransomware attacks, ensure that you have regular backups of critical data and network assets.
- Always use firewalls to create a barrier between company devices & networks, and untrusted networks, like the Internet.
- Check server logs regularly to find possible attempts for hacking and other anomalies. Take necessary steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
- Ask employees to use a virtual private network (VPN) when using company resources over public networks.
- Always use antivirus and anti-malware software and do regular scans to find possible issues within the network and devices.
- Consider investing in a reliable anti-ransomware, but do check the features, reviews and advantages before taking the final call.
- Always keep a check on access rights, especially for privileged accounts and take necessary steps as required.
- Use identity and access management (IAM) tools for certain resources, including IP cameras, so that random access by employees can be prevented.
- Focus on creating strong passwords, which are long, hard to remember and include special characters.
- Ask your employees to use a password manager, so that it doesn’t take long to retrieve and find passwords, especially when dealing with many accounts.
- Use network segmentation to avoid compromises with the entire network. Keep security away from other subnetworks, such as HR and accounting.
- Consider using multifactor authentication for selected accounts and resources. Fingerprints, face detection and security questions are common options.
- Get your networks tested and scanned on a regular basis. Develop a plan for penetration testing to figure out vulnerabilities.
- Always use WPA2 / WPA3 encryption for your internal networks and ensure that WPS is disabled.
- For all websites, make sure to use SSL/TLS Certificates, so as to prevent data theft and hacking attempts.
- Hire an ethical hacker, if your budget permits, to find out the possible issues with your existing IT framework.
- Finally, develop an incident response plan.
Take a step forward towards cybersecurity today.
