It’s no wonder that one of the most significant trends in IT in 2019 is cybersecurity. With huge, public data breaches from companies like Google and Facebook making the news in 2018, more and more businesses are upping their security investment. Not only can cybersecurity issues lead to costly legal fees and loss of revenue, it can damage a company’s reputation.
As technology continues to advance, so do the threats against businesses and the programs that help support their success. From DDOS attacks that shut down traffic to your website, suspending potential revenue, to malware that can infiltrate your data storage systems and steal sensitive information, your business could potentially be exposed to several kinds of security risks.
A comprehensive cybersecurity strategy will look different for every business, but most include investing time and resources into the following areas:
- User privileges: Not every employee needs access to every area of data at your business. Administrators are necessary to be able to give employees the correct access to the network servers and programs they need to do their job while safeguarding other information to prevent data leaks.
- Incident monitoring and planning: If the worst should happen, does your IT team have a plan? If a data breach is uncovered, do you know how to react and minimize damage?
- User training: Many businesses like to say “security is everyone’s job” and this is often true. Training and education is a key component to keep information secure. Employees need to know when to contact IT or flag a suspicious email, as well as understand password best practices.
- Mobile worker management: Mobile and remote workers are usually working off their home or coffee shop Wi-Fi, which isn’t going to be as safe as the network at your office. It’s important that VPN and other precautions are in place for a remote workforce to be able to work efficiently and not put business information at risk.
- Malware prevention: This usually includes having the right anti-malware programs in place to be able to identify malicious software and alert IT teams to a potential threat.
It’s never been more important to protect your organizational, client, and customer data. Having the most effective cybersecurity strategy requires hiring the right people. We can help you fill the security gaps on your team with smart, knowledgeable, experienced cybersecurity employees. Contact our team now to find the expertise you need for your business.