We can’t emphasize enough the importance of proper business planning. We encourage implementing disaster recovery plans in case of damage of any kind. This could include a natural disaster like a fire, or even a security breach on your computer. It may seem difficult to prevent a fire, but you can definitely prevent a security breach.
Enforcing safe measures for your technology is a great way to prevent cyber attacks from occurring. Hackers can potentially retrieve sensitive information or your usernames/passwords, leaving your company’s finances “up for grabs”. We want to remind you of essential reminders to keep information secure.
- No matter the size of your business, keep in mind that you are still a business and not an individual, which still makes you a higher target for hackers.
- Make sure you have unique passwords. Hackers can obtain usernames/passwords by installing malware on your computer. They then could have access to private data, including bank account information.
- Install security software on every machine that updates automatically to keep your computer safe from viruses and other malware.
- Explain appropriate computer use to your employees and also why security procedures should be followed. Even if it seems like a tedious task, it’s important in the long run.
- Also be especially careful with thumb drives. If your computer at home is infected, malware can copy itself onto a thumb drive, and then infect any other computers it is plugged into.
- Assign one computer for the use of online banking. Keep security settings high and don’t use that machine for email and internet surfing. To keep it safe even further, disconnect it from the internet when it is not in use. Also be sure this computer is performing frequent system scans.
- Keep in mind that it is best to be proactive rather than reactive. Be prepared so that you have necessary safeguards in place before a problem occurs.
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