As of 2020, cyberattacks, phishing attacks, and ransomware attacks have significantly increased.
Here are 14 ways to prevent cyberattacks on your business.
It is crucial to establish a baseline and address existing weaknesses. What was the last time you had a security assessment?
Email Security Awareness
Make sure you train your users frequently! Inform them about the security of data, email attacks and your procedures and policies. We offer a web-based education solution as well as “done to your specifications” security guidelines.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Use Multi-Factor Authentication when you are able to use it on your banking website, network as well as social media sites. It is an additional layer of security to ensure that in the event that your password is stolen, your information remains secured.
SIEM Log Management (Security Incident & Event Management)
Big data engines examine all security and event logs of all covered devices to guard against threats of a higher level and meet compliance requirements.
Firewall
Switch on Intrusion Detection and intrusion Prevention features. The log files should be sent to a SIEM that is managed. If your IT staff isn’t sure what these items are.
Spam Email – Protect your email
The majority of attacks are initiated through your email. We’ll guide you to choose an email service that will reduce the amount of spam you receive and expose you to threats on your employees through email.
Computer updates
Maintain Microsoft, Adobe, and Java products up-to-date for improved security. We offer a “critical upgrade” service that automatizes the process to safeguard your computer from the latest attacks.
Web Gateway Security
Internet security can be a battle to the finish. Cloud-based security is able to detect web and email threats when they surface on the internet and blocks them from your network in just a few seconds, before they can reach the user.
Email Encryption
If possible, the aim is to protect files while in movement (think email) and, in particular, when using mobile devices.
Enhanced Passwords
Set security policies on your network. Examples: Deny or restrict USB access to storage files Enable advanced password policy, establish the timeouts of screen users and restrict access to users.
Advanced Endpoint Detection & Response
Secure your computer data from viruses, malware and cyber-attacks by utilizing the latest endpoint security. The latest technology (which is replacing your antivirus program) safeguards against file less threats, script-based ones, and may even roll back a ransomware-related attack.
Dark Web Research
Monitoring in real-time the account passwords have been listed in real-time on the Dark Web will allow you to take proactive steps in preventing any data breaches. We search through the Dark Web and take action to safeguard your company from fraudulent credentials that are posted for sale.
Mobile Device Security
Cyber criminals today are trying to access data or gain access to your network via your employees’ smartphones and tablets. They’re counting on you to overlook this component of the puzzle. Mobile device security fills in this gap. Being a part of the data security industry, SYC Secured Smartphone has launched advanced and highly secured phones that keep your personal and professional data secured from any kind of cyber-attack. Connect now to inquire about device features.
Backup
Backup local backups in the cloud. Make sure you have a backup for every period of time. Make sure you test your backups regularly. If you’re not sure that your backups are functioning.
