The Importance of Cyber Security in 2020
We live in a world where we can connect to an infinite world of information at the click of a button. It’s hard to comprehend quite how much data is scattered around the web but what easy to understand is how important it is to keep that information safe.
Modern-day cyber security is an extremely important factor of any business’s online processes. Aside from the obvious, such as strong passwords and not leaving your laptop logged in, there are many ways you can keep your confidential information secure and your network free of any invaders.
Why is Cyber Crime a Threat?
Most companies use WiFi to connect to the internet. Without certain measures in place, it’s easy for an outsider to jump into your network and access the information. This could include customer details, bank details, sales records and employee profiles, amongst much more. It’s the sort of thing you really wouldn’t want getting into the wrong hands.
What Can I Do to Improve my Cyber Security?
Ensuring any data that’s being sent across your network is encrypted is a great step towards safer online processes. Encryption ensures any data intercepted on its journey is unreadable by the hijacker and rendered useless. This can include information sent to your office printers via a WiFi network, information shared between colleagues via email remotely or data collected from sensors within the workplace.
Out of date software can also create unnecessary risks. Ensuring all programs used within the workplace are up-to-date including your browsers and operating systems will help to keep your network secure. Software is continuously updated to ensure they remain impenetrable so, as hackers find new ways to get through, the software must be updated to counteract their attempts. Additionally, all software linked to your network must be updated, not just a few. One weak link is all it takes for someone to get inside.
Train your staff. This is one of the best ways to improve cybersecurity. Human error accounts for around 25% of all data breaches with 90% of cloud data breaches linked to human error as opposed to system failures. Before you invest your entire IT budget on encryption software and equipment updates, make sure your employees know the basics of cybersecurity from using password managers to deleting suspicious emails.
At Karlson, we help businesses improve their digital and paper document workflow and have a number of world-class partners on hand to help improve your network security. Speak to us today to find out more.
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