Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity in business today is imperative. The continuous increase in attacks and breach attempts is staggering. It really is becoming a case of not if but when a business will be a victim.
Many small businesses think that Cyber criminals are only interested in large businesses. However, the truth is that small businesses are targeted more frequently by cybercriminals since their network can easily be compromised and they are less likely to recover from an attack unless they pay a ransom.
Cyberattacks have the power to disrupt, damage or destroy businesses and the cost to recover keeps rising.
The cost can be extreme. Think about how long it would take for you to get a new system up and running with access to all the programs files and information you currently use each day.
If your system is breached and your information is held hostage, do you have a back up to recover from? Or would you have to start from scratch? Or would you pay a ransom and HOPE they provide access? Unfortunately some of the criminals have refused access even after payment. Occasionally they even lock it down a 2nd time.
There are plenty of things you can do to mitigate the risk.
Assess Your Risk
Do you have a back up system in place? When was the last time you checked it was working? Can you get the information from it? What programs do you have in place to protect your information? An antivirus is needed but this does not protect you. Essentially you should have the following programs and procedures:-
- Business Grade Anti-virus
- Firewall
- A Robust Back Up System
- Automatic Updating And Patching Of Programs
With the above programs and procedures you can reduce the risk.(but nothing, no nothing is 100%) That is why you need a strategy to make sure that you can work around the threats or attacks if needed. You need a way to get back up and running quickly. This can be done by having a back up system that is easily accessed and reinstated. Altera Technology can help with systems and programs to reduce your risk. A great back up system and programs that stop accidental downloads are essential. Call our team for a chat about your business today.
Cybersecurity Threats:
Keeping up with new technology, security trends and threat intelligence is a challenging task. It is necessary in order to protect information and other assets from cyber threats, which take many forms.
Malware is a malicious software in a file or program that is executed to create chaos on your computer. These are also called worms, viruses, trojans and spyware.
Ransomware is another type of Malware that involves an attacker locking the victims computer files and demanding a payment to decrypt and unlock them. You need to defend against ransomware to prevent infiltration.
Social Engineering is an attack that relies on human interaction. It tricks users into breaking security procedures to gain information.
Phishing is a from of social engineering where fraudulent email or text messages that resemble those from reputable or known sources are sent. Often random attacks, the intent of these messages is to steal data, such as credit card or login information.
There are a few others like spear phishing, insider threats, distributed denial-of-service attacks, advanced persistent threats and Man-in-the-middle attacks.
Cybersecurity Awareness:
In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity training for employees is crucial. It acts as the frontline defense against cyberattacks, empowering your workforce to identify and mitigate potential threats. Cybersecurity Awareness and Training can make the difference in your business day to day operations.
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