Small businesses are increasingly targeted by hackers. Successfully defending against hackers is not just for large corporations, because there are many defenses you can adopt today.
The good news? Protecting your business doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. Here are six tips for improving your cyber security now. Some you may already use, some are new:
Six Cyber Security Tips for Small Businesses
Strong Passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication Use strong, unique passwords for all accounts. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible for an extra layer of security. Use a password app to keep track of your passwords.
Keep Software Updated Regularly update your operating systems, software, and printers and firewalls to patch security vulnerabilities.
Be Wary of Phishing Be cautious of suspicious emails, links, and attachments. Never share sensitive information unless you’re certain the request is legitimate.
Secure Your Network Use a prosumer or commercial firewall and secure your Wi-Fi network with a good password. Consider a separate guest network.
Back Up Your Data Regularly Back up your important data to an external drive and a cloud service. This ensures you can recover your information in case of a cyber incident.
Educate Your Employees Train your employees to recognize and avoid cyber threats like phishing and malware. Make a game of “best phish attack of the week.”
At Cyber StepTracker, we help you build a strong security foundation step-by-step. We provide weekly, easy-to-follow instructions to use the tools you already have.
You’ll get: Reduced cyber risks, better protection of your important information, trained employees, automated backups, and peace of mind.
We focus on practical actions, not tech jargon. We’ll guide you through simple steps to make your business safer, one week at a time.
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