As an owner of a business you are responsible for storing and storing sensitive information about your employees and customers. While you might think only large corporations are the victims of cyberattacks. But 60% of data breaches affect small businesses1.
A single infringement could cost you millions of dollars in fines and settlements. It can also end the trust of your customers. It can also damage your company’s reputation and could make you unprofitable.
There’s no one-size-fits all solution for data security, but there are a few fundamental things every business can do to reduce the risk and protect themselves against threats like malware, phishing attacks and data loss. By investing in strong passwords, securing important documents, and providing cybersecurity training for your staff in order to make it harder for attackers gain access to your personal information.
Include regular risk assessments This will help you find weaknesses and help you prioritize your security efforts. Create a Comprehensive Security Policy. Create clear guidelines for access, data handling and what you should do if there is a breach. Secure sensitive data to make it impossible to read for anyone who is not authorized, in transit as well as at rest. Remove Data that is not used: Think about the policies that guide your staff on how to write over or clean sensitive information (like shredding it digitally or degaussing it) to ensure it’s not accessible to anyone who shouldn’t have access.
By following these steps to build the foundation of a secure infrastructure that supports your business continuity before, during and after the event of a cyberattack. To find out more about creating the right plan for your particular needs, book an absolutely free consultation with our cybersecurity and IT specialist.