Data protection & privacy laws have forced businesses to take cybersecurity as a serious concern. No company is entirely immune to cyberattacks. Cybercriminals and hackers are often using simple malware and backdoor exploit, to hack into systems and cause a security breach. Not all hacking attempts are meant to just steal data. Some are just about spying, or sometimes, hackers will encrypt data, to demand a ransom. Businesses need to consider cybersecurity as a priority, and certain steps can go a long way in preventing cyberattacks.
Below are a few steps that your business can consider, if you haven’t already.
Identify the threats
Many companies are still unaware of the cybersecurity concerns that loom large, or have affected similar businesses. Identifying the threats helps in determining the cybersecurity steps that are necessary to form a comprehensive policy. For instance, there are varied types of malware, and each one is different in the way it causes digital harm.
Engage ethical hackers
Running a bug bounty program is something that your company can consider, and it doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes, people within the organization may not be able to find cybersecurity issues, and that’s where ethical hackers can help. They purposefully try to hack into devices and networks, to find security flaws, vulnerabilities and bugs, so that these can be fixed, before cybercriminals try to exploit.
Establish password protection guidelines
As we mentioned, hackers often rely on a backdoor to gain unauthorized access to devices and networks, and that happens, because employees don’t use strong passwords. Ensure that your cybersecurity policy has clear guidelines on how to create passwords, change default passwords, and how employees can manage these passwords. Where required, consider using two-factor authentication, and do use the lockout feature, to prevent brute force attacks.
Focus on access rights
Privilege users and certain devices are more likely to be attacked or targeted by hackers, and it is important to find a way to manage access rights. One of the better solutions would be to use an Identity & Access management suite, which can help the management to edit, revoke, add, and update access rights, as and when required.
Cybersecurity is about being proactive, and at the same time, it is necessary to have an incident response plan, so that damage can be minimized after an attack, if it happens. Take the right steps, and you don’t have to worry constantly about your business being vulnerable to breaches.
