Do It Yourself Cybersecurity.
Here’s 5 things to get you started
1. Stop clicking on everything!
Clicking is fun, but do you even bank with CBA?
- Run Cybersecurity Awareness sessions for your staff
- Don’t know where to start? Contact us for a free onsite session
- Technology safeguards are not foolproof
2. Keep your software up to date
Don’t leave your door unlocked
Security issues are regularly identified in various parts of Windows, Mac, phones and apps – and updates are released on a regular basis.
These updates are needed even if you run antivirus and security software.
Key point:
- Don’t make it easy for an attacker! Update software as soon as you can (and don’t forget to reboot afterwards!)
3. Use stronger passwords.
Don’t use the same password twice!
If you have the same username/password combination for all of your online accounts, then all of your accounts will be compromised very easily.
Key points:
- Use unique passwords per account
- Use two-factor authentication (such as a token) for your computer and online systems
- Use a password manager to handle your many, many passwords
4. Understand your Backup strategy
Don’t assume it’s being done!
The problem was that the tapes being picked up each day were completely blank. If that company had suffered a fire (highly likely as they are a chemical manufacturer!) then they would have lost their entire trading history.
Follow the 3-2-1 backup approach as your absolute first step.
3 – copies of your data (live data and 2 backups)
2 – store your copies on at least 2 different storage types (i.e. disk, cloud, tape)
1 – store one of these copies offsite (cloud/tape)
Key points:
- 3-2-1 backup approach as a minimum
- request backup reports
- test your backups on a monthly basis
5. Safeguard your tech
The bare minimum
The minimum technology safeguards are:
- Endpoint protection (antivirus and anti-malware)
- Email link protection
- Email filtering
- Firewalls
- Web filtering
- Two Factor Authentication (2FA)
Key points:
- Implement the minimum tech safeguards
- Consider using a password manager
- Don’t assume you’re 100% safe!
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