The list
of companies that continue to wail over cyber-attacks is lengthening with each
daybreak, and you may not want your business to join in the list. Cyber
security has become a major concern with even the top companies like eBay, Sony
and Ashley Madison complaining of recent major data breaches from the now-wiser
hackers. It’s rather unfortunate that cooperates, have to bear with the rising
number of daily cyber-attacks. That is, over 2000 successful attacks every day,
according to McAfee and Google current reports. This is why firms are seriously
updating their cyber-attack counter game. Below are current ways to combat this
issue:
Alertness to the insider threat
Research
shows that some of the worst cyber-attacks may result from the emails received
by employees in an organization. Hackers have upped their game, and will try as
much as possible to make the links they sent through such mails to look
friendlier and harmless. The email may seem as if it’s coming from a social
media friend, relative or even another business associate, tempting the
employees to click it, which obviously may leak out information.
As such,
firms ought to educate their employees to know cyber security is now everyone’s
problem, especially when it comes to clicking any untrusted links in the
emails. Besides that, the company’s IT experts should also monitor each
computer remotely to ferret-out suspected employees that may jeopardize the
security of the business, intentionally.
Tightening of systems security
A vigil
eye should be kept, when it comes to systems monitoring. Firms ought to ensure
they only have IT experts that move with time and modernity when enhancing
cyber-security in their systems. That means, updating malware defense,
installing complicated passwords on servers and on the major computer database,
encryption of delicate information and patching of vulnerable bugs. The Chief
Information Officer should also ensure vigorous filtering of inside and outside
email communications in the organization.
Mobile phones and other gadgets
With the
current trend of attacks on private information, there is no need to trust
anyone, including your employees when around or inside the critical data
systems room. Apart from restricts on entry to such zones, there are machines
and software that can help to automatically switch off someone’s mobile device
when accessing such rooms. Important company devises also can be remotely wiped
off completely in case they get into the wrong hands or get lost.
Inviting expert and professional advice
Cyber
security is an ever-evolving matter, and it’s important to always have
up-to-date professional advice concerning it. In fact, it’s worth spending more
money on areas most prone to attacks to ensure the company is not wasting
resources on what doesn’t really matter. However, that is only achievable with
staying in touch with experts.
From ensuring
all the company systems possess valid network security certificates, proper
antivirus and firewall software, to training of employees, it’s now obvious
that extra measures should be put into place to combat these cyber security
menaces. Having a special crew of experts frequently monitory a company’s
cyber-well-being may be the only future for larger business, companies or even
institutions.
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