10 Game-Changing IT Security Tips Every Small Business Needs

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I.T security tips hello everyone welcome
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we're going to be we're feeling top 10
it security tips that every small
business owner must know to safeguard
their precious data
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10 game changing it security tips number
one
strong passwords and multi-factor
authentication kicking things off with
the no-brainer talk about it here all
the time strong passwords and
multi-factor Authentication
create and enforce password policies
that require employees to use unique
complex passwords and regularly update
them to prevent unauthorized access make
this even easier by using a password
manager one that will not only store and
protect your login information but
create strong and unique passwords for
you for all sensitive accounts and
systems you want to enable multi-factor
authentication this alone will add an
extra layer of security by requiring
additional verification Beyond just a
password tip number two regular software
updates and patches right another one
that's just table sticks did you know
that outdated software can be a Gateway
for hackers in fact most big incidents
you read about are called
by machines that weren't patched from
the latest threats so stay up to date
with the latest security patches and
updates for your operating systems
software and applications these updates
often include critical bug fixes and
vulnerability patches number three
employee security awareness training
your employees can be your greatest
asset or your weakest link when it comes
to security educate your employees about
best practices for data security
phishing awareness how to identify and
report suspicious activities to prevent
social engineering attacks we also
highly suggest testing the effectiveness
of this training by sending employees
things like simulated phishing emails
see how they respond security awareness
packages platforms will help automate
all of this for you number four secure
network configurations like a secure
network is the backbone of your
business's I.T infrastructure Implement
secure network configurations such as
disabling unnecessary Services reports
using strong encryption protocols and
segmenting networks to minimize
potential attack surfaces number five
robust firewall protection firewalls act
as digital Shields protecting your
business from malicious attacks deploy
robust firewall protection and reliable
antivirus software to detect and block
malicious threats providing strong
defenses against potential cyber attacks
of course the malware anti-malware
software running on your remote staff to
help mitigate that as well number six
data encryption encryption it's like a
secret code it keeps your data safe from
prying eyes implements strong data
encryption techniques to protect
sensitive information both Transit and
at rest you know this is going to ensure
that even if unauthorized individuals
gain access to the data simply can't
decipher it without the encryption
key got a bunch of data not going to be
able to read number seven regular data
backups right this is like a no-brainer
disaster who's trick at any moment ready
to wipe out all your data what are you
going to do well statistics show
companies that suffer massive data loss
don't last very apply a routine backup
strategy to ensure critical business
data is regularly getting backed up and
stored securely to mitigate the risk of
data loss Hardware failures malware
human error whatever it is three copies
of the data the original Source a backup
copy on-site and a backup off site
preferably immutable meaning they can't
be changed
number eight restricting access controls
controlling who can access your
sensitive information is better you know
we obviously want you to go with the
least privileged principle and that way
only people who absolutely need data are
getting access to that data granting
employees access only to the systems
that they need to perform their specific
role and then it's going to reduce
reduce the risk of unauthorized access
number nine email and web security
email and web-based attacks are becoming
increasingly more sophisticated and the
built-in controls and your big email
platforms are just not enough it's
important to have strong email security
measures in place this includes robust
spam filters and email authentication
protocols such as SPF dkim and dmarc and
employee training on recognizing
phishing attempts in malicious email
attachments goes back to the earlier
thing I talked about but some of these
enhanced spam filters also offer that
secure your web browsing environment by
using secure web browsers you know you
want to keep your browsers up to date
use https protocols for website
connections and Implement web content
filtering to block access to malicious
websites also achievable would be used
in the use of a top-notch firewall
number 10 last regular security Audits
and assessments look last but not least
if you don't conduct an assessment if
you don't determine where that data is
and how it flows and where those points
of risks are you know how are you going
to know how to secure so scheduling a
regular audit of your systems and
devices will help uncover hidden
vulnerabilities and ensure your security
measures are working and up to par
always suggest creating a company
response plan that outlines step-by-step
procedures to follow in the case of a
Securities this allows your business to
respond quickly and effectively to
minimize any potential loss that this
incident has
created right
so there you have it top 10 security
tips for small businesses by
implementing these strategies you can
Safeguard your valuable data and protect
your business from potential cyber
threats that's right
10 things going to make you far more
secure than the competition help your
business grow and give you that
competitive Advantage right remember now
security is an ongoing process so stay
proactive and stay secure in any case I
want to hear your thoughts on this you
got any other security tips I should
Implement I'd love to hear about it in
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