Cybersecurity is a huge talking point for 2020. Taking measures to protect businesses from cyberattacks is as a top priority for businesses, as the true cost of risk rises.
A security breach can have irreparable costs concerning damaged reputation and the financial consequences of unplanned support and downtime. This report from the cyber insurance firm, Gallagher, suggests the average cyberattack costs nearly £6,500 to deal with.
Research has shown that only 5% of companies’ folders are properly protected, and with small businesses making up 43% of breach victims, it’s not worth the risk of leaving your business unprotected.
Could your business survive a cyberattack – do you really want to wait to find out?
It’s becoming more important to ensure the correct procedures are in place – but despite this, many businesses are still not practising good security behaviour.
Even the simplest of changes could make a difference in your businesses’ safety. It doesn’t have to be complicated. And if it seems unattainable, at CCCit we can offer you advice and services to help keep your systems secure.
Some of the biggest risks are:
- Password sharing/repeating
- Visiting unsecured websites
- Sharing sensitive information via email
- Phishing emails (94% of malware was delivered by email)
- Lack of training
- Not encrypting sensitive data
- No recovery plan in place
The best approaches would be to create a focused and security-aware workplace culture. By ensuring each individual keeps good security practise, the business will benefit as a whole. After all, it only takes one mistake for your security to be compromised.
What you need:
- Robust firewall and anti-malware software
- Two-factor authentication enabled across channels
- Strong passwords that aren’t repeated
- Improved awareness of risks
- Be vigilant over security access alerts
- Restricted editing/admin rights
One of the most common issues, mentioned above is the lack of regarding admin rights. Not everyone needs the highest level of access. Consider who has access and for how long they need that access. If an employee has left, or a project has finished, it’s time to go back and restrict access when it’s no longer needed – whether that’s access to documents, folders, websites or social media platforms.
If you’re not sure where to begin, there are plenty of resources available online that’ll help improve the cybersecurity awareness of your team.
Here are a few short quizzes to test your cybersecurity knowledge:
- Can you tell when you’re being phished? Take this phishing quiz from Google.
- How good is your security awareness? Find out with this quick quiz from IT Security Awareness.
What next?
As one of Bristol’s leading providers of IT services and support, if you’re looking to secure and protect your business from cyberattacks, we offer a wide range of services from data backup to recovery plans. Take a look at our services pages or contact us now to get advice and a free, no-obligation assessment from one of our experts.
Call us today on 0117 370 0050 to speak to one of our experts.
