Companies must increasingly protect themselves from potential cyberattacks and urgently adopt robust cybersecurity measures. Therefore, Hydra iT provides a list of the best cybersecurity practices to create a more robust cybersecurity ecosystem in your SMB.
- Strong passwords and multi-factor authentication
Some people use the same password for multiple accounts. Using password management solutions prevents employees from using repeated or inadequate credentials and ensures better security for your network. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds a layer of protection to prevent threats from accessing sensitive information.
- Protected devices and automatic updates
Using a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution is essential to implement a standard set of cybersecurity policies across all devices. These solutions, such as Microsoft Intune, include automated security updates, full disk encryption, firewalls, endpoint protection, cybersecurity applications, and automatic screen lock, among others.
- Do not ignore email security
Phishing continues to be one of the main causes of data breaches, and employees can be easily tricked into clicking on malicious links or sharing sensitive information with cyber attackers posing as legitimate contacts. Implement email security measures to block these attacks before they reach your organization's inboxes and deploy anti-malware software to detect and prevent infections.
- Data backup and encryption
Data encryption and regular backups are essential to protect the sensitive information of your company, employees, and customers. When data is lost or stolen, breaches pose a significant threat to the long-term continuity of a business. Prevent hacks and unauthorized access with robust encryption and perform regular backups to quickly restore data in case of an attack or system failure.
- Educate users about cybersecurity
Schedule educational sessions for your employees explaining why security is so important, teaching them to identify threats and what to do if a breach occurs. Consider implementing automated training or phishing simulation exercises to incorporate a security culture throughout your company. Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility in the company, so everyone must be aware of the necessary precautions.
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