Top 7 issues that you’re overlooking in your cybersecurity measures
Cybersecurity is now simply one the many realities of doing business today. You should know the risks, and put programs in place that will help you avoid getting hit by cyberattacks down the line.
Cybersecurity is now simply one the many realities of doing business today. You should know the risks, and put programs in place that will help you avoid getting hit by cyberattacks down the line.
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<strong>Top</strong> 7 <strong>issues</strong> <strong>that</strong> <strong>you’re</strong> <strong>overlook<strong>in</strong>g</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>your</strong> <strong>cybersecurity</strong> <strong>measures</strong><br />
You have probably been attacked or read the latest threats and get all paranoid about<br />
<strong>cybersecurity</strong>. You realize you are exposed to hackers and cyber risks always. Whether<br />
it’s <strong>your</strong> client data, confidential f<strong>in</strong>ancial data or future -plans – everyth<strong>in</strong>g is at a risk <strong>in</strong><br />
a connected world.<br />
Hackers are gett<strong>in</strong>g smarter and cyberattacks are gett<strong>in</strong>g more serious. Enterprises are <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly<br />
realiz<strong>in</strong>g <strong>that</strong> experts are required to keep a check on hackers. Even small bus<strong>in</strong>esses wish to <strong>in</strong>vest <strong>in</strong> a<br />
fool proof and sturdy cyber security <strong>measures</strong>.<br />
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In a digital world, <strong>you’re</strong> connected all the time. You want to be connected all the time so <strong>that</strong> <strong>your</strong><br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess can be agile and dynamic. But all <strong>that</strong> connectedness exposes you to the cyber risks. The<br />
repercussions can be catastrophic. Hackers can siphon off <strong>your</strong> funds or use <strong>your</strong> confidential data or<br />
steal <strong>your</strong> identity – it can become ugly and grave. Even when you engage with <strong>cybersecurity</strong><br />
professionals, they need to be on top of their game to th<strong>in</strong>k ahead of cyber crim<strong>in</strong>als.<br />
Your <strong>cybersecurity</strong> <strong>in</strong>itiatives are probably fail<strong>in</strong>g due to the follow<strong>in</strong>g mistakes.<br />
1. You’re respond<strong>in</strong>g to unsolicited emails<br />
Hackers are gett<strong>in</strong>g smarter. They write emails <strong>that</strong> make users click on l<strong>in</strong>ks despite all warn<strong>in</strong>gs. These<br />
mails are written <strong>in</strong> such a way <strong>that</strong> it attracts people to respond, share personal <strong>in</strong>formation or share<br />
passwords or credit card <strong>in</strong>formation. The hackers have even started to assume the email ids of banks,<br />
enterprises or tax authorities. Do not enterta<strong>in</strong> any email <strong>that</strong> seems suspicious.<br />
2. Us<strong>in</strong>g an unidentified Wi-Fi or a public <strong>in</strong>ternet connection
You might be tempted to use free wi-fi or <strong>in</strong>ternet available at a public place. The issue is <strong>that</strong> these<br />
unprotected <strong>in</strong>ternet connections expose you to a high risk of data/ identity theft. There are times when<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e payments are also made us<strong>in</strong>g unsecured connections. Public wi-fi connection are vulnerable and<br />
prone to cyber-attacks. The f<strong>in</strong>ancial loss and loss of data can mean loss of <strong>your</strong> enterprises’ reputation.<br />
3. Not hav<strong>in</strong>g a strong password policy<br />
It is when people keep passwords <strong>that</strong> are easy to guess or don’t change password often, the more<br />
exposed <strong>your</strong> data is to cyber-attacks. It is a good practice to change the password frequently. There are<br />
apps <strong>that</strong> help you remember password <strong>in</strong> case you have trouble remember<strong>in</strong>g the passwords.<br />
4. You don’t update software regularly<br />
Your enterprise might have a strong firewall and top-notch security system, but it still can fail. The best<br />
way to keep hackers at bay will be to update the software always. Busy professionals sometime forget<br />
or ignore software updates and, therefore, make <strong>your</strong> system susceptible to data loss and hack<strong>in</strong>g<br />
challenges.<br />
5. You don’t backup data<br />
Where most of the enterprises fail is to take a backup when data is hacked. If you were to be attacked<br />
<strong>that</strong> can lead to a data breach (and if you have a backup), you can clean <strong>your</strong> entire system and load the<br />
backup aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />
It may sound easy but diligently and regularly tak<strong>in</strong>g data backup is someth<strong>in</strong>g. So, get, set and take a<br />
backup.<br />
6. You’re download<strong>in</strong>g unconfirmed attachments<br />
You may f<strong>in</strong>d emails land<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>your</strong> system with unverified attachments. It will be a good idea to delete<br />
the mail immediately. The unsolicited mail might conta<strong>in</strong> malware to ga<strong>in</strong> unauthorized access to <strong>your</strong><br />
system.<br />
7. You’re not us<strong>in</strong>g professional <strong>cybersecurity</strong> professionals<br />
IT adm<strong>in</strong>istrators or <strong>in</strong>ternal IT teams are not equipped to handle cyber threats. You need to hire<br />
<strong>cybersecurity</strong> professionals with experience and expertise to th<strong>in</strong>k ahead of the hackers. You need<br />
professionals like people at Anyth<strong>in</strong>gCloud who are dedicated to <strong>cybersecurity</strong>.<br />
If <strong>you’re</strong> seek<strong>in</strong>g <strong>cybersecurity</strong> professionals to help you secure <strong>your</strong> data, systems and reputation, you<br />
can speak to one of our experts to discuss <strong>your</strong> requirements.<br />
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