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Every week there is news related to cyber attacks. A cyber attack can create several horror scenarios. Businesses and individuals fall victim to ransomware, malware and viruses. Hackers can completely shut down your website or make you unreachable by phone. As a result, you cannot give your customers the service they need and lose a lot of profit. In addition, your important and confidential files are up for grabs. Your confidential files can be destroyed or even taken out into the open. In addition to the financial damage, your company then suffers reputational damage. Prevention is of course better than recovery. We have 5 tips for you so that you can properly prepare for a cyber attack.
Corona has seen more and more people working from home. Are your home workers using an insecure Internet connection? And are they using insecure hardware? It's hard to check, but it does make you extra vulnerable. Indeed, home workers then make your company more attractive to hackers and the chances of a cyber attack are many times higher. So the system must be properly secured. This will prevent you from becoming a victim of cyber attacks such as ransomware, malware or a virus. Update network security regularly to ensure security.
A cyber attack can cause great damage to your business. Hackers can render your important files unusable or leak data. Your confidential data will then be out in the open. Therefore, always store important files and confidential information encrypted and prevent data loss by making regular backups.
A weak password, an infected USB stick or a phishing email: sometimes your employees make it very easy for hackers. A mistake can be in a small corner, but it has major consequences. Do your employees know how to deal with this? With in-service training, you can prevent unnecessary data loss and data leaks and make your employees aware of the various threats.
Your business is as strong as its weakest link. Hackers look for these weak links. They sneak in unseen and cause major damage. Therefore, give the weaknesses in your software due attention. But how do you keep the hackers out? Updating is half the battle. A newer version of software responds to current events. Software vulnerabilities are addressed and the latest technologies are applied. Software is therefore constantly evolving. With the latest versions, your security is up-to-date and future-proof. Therefore, update your software regularly and check updates weekly.
Did you know that you usually don't notice a cyber attack on your computer right away? A virus or malware invades your system unnoticed. It can happen with just a software download. A small mistake with big consequences. Therefore, set your employees' download capabilities and thereby eliminate many risks.
Want to prevent a cyber attack? Improve your online security with preventive workshops, proper network security and the right download settings. We are happy to help you improve your online security. Contact us for a free consultation.