Running a small business is no easy task and requires a small team to do a lot of work. Because of this, things like cyber security may be overlooked because small business owners may think they aren’t at risk or simply not have the time or money to invest. However, small businesses are actually the most targeted when it comes to hacking. Here are some great tips for improving the cyber security of your small business!
Password Protection
Protecting your computer and accounts with passwords is pretty much second nature in this digital age. However, you need to make sure you passwords are strong enough so that hackers can’t figure them out and gain access to your information.
Passwords should now utilize special characters, numbers, and a mix of upper and lowercase letters. You also want to change your passwords on a regular basis to lower the chances of them being discovered.
Network Monitoring
Often times, small business employees use their own personal devices to get work done. Network monitoring is a great way to protect your devices from a potential security breach.
Monitoring services keep track of all network activity, notify you of any suspicious behavior, ensure that passwords are changed regularly, and more.
Plan for Attack
It is surprising just how many businesses do not have a disaster recovery plan in place. This is especially true for small businesses who often think they aren’t even on the radar for hackers.
A disaster recovery plan ensures that in the event of a security breach, your business is able to recover data quickly and efficiently so that business can continue. A cyber security breach is enough to put someone out of business if they are not prepared.
Hack Yourself
One of the best ways to test your network security strength is to hire a specialist to look for any vulnerabilities in your network. If they can easily breach your security, then you know you have work to do.
Specialists at J&P PC Solutions can identify the weaknesses in your network and provide the best solution to increase strength and protect your network from a security breach.
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We are dedicated to providing 24/7 solution-oriented, professional service to all of our clients. For your disaster recovery plan or other IT services, give us a call at (443)-588-5808 or contact us on our website!
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