October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of implementing secure cyber security strategies to deter cyber criminals. To help stay safe online here are some top tips for you and your colleagues:
1. Monitor the Current Threat Landscape
To fully understand the potential risks, it’s important that you are up to date on the latest news regarding cyber security and vulnerabilities. By monitoring the threat landscape, you can put security software and other protocol in place to protect your systems.
2. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication
Where possible, it’s important to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as an extra layer of security to your accounts. This will help keep your logins safe – especially banking – and prevent cyber criminals from gaining instant access to confidential data.
3. Use a Password Manager
It can be difficult to keep track of all your passwords on behalf of yourself and your business, meaning you may be more inclined to use the same or similar passwords for multiple accounts. Rather than using the same login details, a password manager is a secure way to keep track of all your passwords and generate strong, unique passwords that are impossible to crack.
4. Keep Software Updated
Security software such as malware scanners and other virus-detection programs are a fantastic way to protect your computers and systems from cyber criminals and malicious software. To keep on top of potential threats, make sure to keep all security software updated to patch potential vulnerabilities.
5. Create Backups
If successful, a cyber attack – such as a malware or ransomware attack – can lead to confidential data being stolen or even deleted. Restoring systems can be costly, which is why a backup system can prevent the complete loss of files.
If you would like further guidance on how you can stay safe online, please contact us at [email protected] or sign up to our free core membership to keep up to date with the latest cyber security matters and keep your business safe online.