A cyber incident is a security event that can harm a business like yours. From data breaches and system failures to malware attacks and phishing scams, these attacks can hinder productivity, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction. In most cases, an attack will result in data loss or downtime. This can include loss of confidential information, customer data or business records. In some cases, an attack can also cause business interruption or financial loss.
A single cyberattack can rob you of your time, money, and peace of mind. In addition to getting systems operational and data restored, you must inform all affected parties that their data may have been compromised. This situation can be difficult for anyone, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the world.
In this blog, we’ll discuss proactive approaches to tackling an attack,
Proactive steps against a cyber incident
1. Routinely update your passwords
Updating your passwords regularly is critical to help keep your account safe. Updating your passwords every six months can help protect your account from being hacked.
Here are a few tips on how to create a strong password:
- Use a mix of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols
- Avoid using easily guessable words like your name or birthdate
- Use a different password for each account
- Don’t reuse passwords
- Use a virtual private network (VPN)
A virtual private network encrypts your company’s data and gives you complete control over who has access to it. This can help prevent a cyber incident and protect your company’s information. However, make sure to select a reputable provider offering robust security features.
2. Conduct regular security awareness training
As a responsible business executive, you must ensure that your company’s security awareness training program is comprehensive, engaging and adaptable to new threats. This is critical to protect your business.
3. Run regular phishing tests
Phishing is a type of cyberattack that employs deceitful techniques to try and obtain sensitive information from users or cause them to download malicious software. These attacks can be highly sophisticated and challenging to detect, so you must periodically test your employees to assess their vulnerability.
4. Reset access controls regularly
It is crucial to reset access controls regularly to prevent unauthorized access to protected resources. This helps ensure that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive information. Resetting access controls can be done manually or with automated tools.
5. Use multifactor authentication (MFA)
Multifactor authentication is a security measure that requires your employees to provide more than one form of identification when accessing data, reducing the likelihood of unauthorized data access and future phishing attacks. This can include something they know (like a password), something they have (like a security token) or something they are (like a fingerprint).
To minimize disruption, you must have a plan to resume normal business operations as soon as possible after an incident.
Implementing the above proactive steps requires time, effort, and skill sets beyond what you can commit to. Phishers are among us and will not cease to exist. If this terrifies you, Cyology Labs should be consulted to help build a defence strategy that keeps your business in tune with the future.
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