A few years ago cybercrime was something reserved for large businesses with lots of money, sometimes it was straight theft and sometimes extortion or a mixture. Most large businesses spend a huge amount of money to ensure they are very well protected, so it’s very difficult to hack into them or cause them much concern. Because of this many cyber criminals are turning to smaller businesses for the easier pickings they provide. Taking a little from a lot of people is often easier that a lot from a few well protected companies. It’s now not a question of are you likely to become a victim of – but when will you be. Your IT Company on the Gold Coast is your best bet for full protection; they have the resources to safeguard you ufabet.
Some Statistics you need to know
Over 43% of cyber-attacks are against small businesses
Over 60% of businesses are forced out of business after a cyber attack
Only 14% of small businesses have adequate protection from cyber attacks
$8% of all data breaches are directly caused by malicious intent. System failure and human error together account for the rest
So What Can You DO
Develop a Good Password Strategy
Many passwords are way too simple and easy to crack with the right computer program. They will enter all your details including your birth dates, wedding dates and all the letters of all your families and friends names, addresses and any information they can find about you. Then in a matter of seconds every possible combination of all the information will be run until, bingo, your passwords are found.
You need to enforce a strict random password policy using letters, number and symbols, with all your staff and change them monthly. When it’s too hard then many hackers will move on to easier prey.
Secure (VDR) Virtual Data Rooms
Storing data in a VDR is a good way to keep it secure as they are very hard to hack into.
Virtual data rooms are used for storing information such as:
Financial information
Bank and investment information
Employee details
Legal documents, partnership agreements, land deed records
Taxation information
Intellectual property information
Get Proper Cyber Security Insurance
This is important as after a cyber-attack you may be liable for damages because you failed to provide adequate data protection of other people property or details.
Internal Threats
It’s important to be aware and take precautions against internal threats as 55% of cyber-attacks are from someone inside the company. Over 30% are done by malicious employees the rest by human error. So you need to secure yourself in all areas.