{"id":3492,"date":"2020-01-08T21:51:05","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T21:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ngx273.inmotionhosting.com\/~n7432d5\/news\/?p=3492"},"modified":"2020-11-19T15:26:51","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T15:26:51","slug":"defending-your-business-against-cyber-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardonet.com\/news\/defending-your-business-against-cyber-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Defending Your Business Against Cyber Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With businesses today relying almost completely on virtual operations, <strong>defending your business against cyber attacks is a business-critical task<\/strong>. The research firm Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that by 2021, the cost of cyber-crime will cross $6 trillion annually, worldwide. Whether your business employs 4, 40 or 400 people, you could be at risk from cyber-attacks. Fortunately, there are steps to take to ensure that you are adequately prepared and protected from attack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep systems up to date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated software and operating systems will not have the same level of security as up to date versions. For example, if you are still using Windows 7, you will have far inferior protection compared to those using Windows 10. (For more on why you should upgrade to Windows 10,<a href=\"https:\/\/cardonet.com\/news\/why-your-business-should-upgrade-to-windows-10\/\"> <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cardonet.com\/news\/why-your-business-should-upgrade-to-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here.<\/a><\/strong>) updated security software means that you have access to the latest technology, keeping you safe from attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect your hardware<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Devices such as mobile phones and laptops can be stolen and their data breached. You need to ensure that your hardware is secure and difficult to steal. Additionally, in the event that something is stolen, devices should be equipped with strong passwords to prevent access to sensitive data. Furthermore, if your business has migrated to the cloud, (for more, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cardonet.com\/news\/why-its-time-for-your-business-to-migrate-to-the-cloud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a><\/strong>) you will be able to remotely wipe the device, thereby preventing a data breach. A strong firewall is also an important factor in cyber defence. A firewall is a network security device which monitors your network traffic and protects it from viruses and malicious code. It can also stop users from accessing certain external sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train your employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important aspects of keeping your business\nsafe is empowering your employees to use technology safely. Train them in\ncompany security policy; for example, creating strong passwords and changing them\nevery 30 days; being aware of potential malicious links that they receive\nthrough email or reminding them of procedures for encrypting personal data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Backups and disaster recovery planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Backing up your systems and archiving data is vital. Since the\nrise of cloud computing, this is quite simple and means that cyber-attacks,\nsuch as ransomware, pose less of a threat. An effective disaster recovery plan will\nensure that, in the case of an attack, your business-critical operations will\nnot be threatened. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know your data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to protect your data, you need to know exactly what\nyou\u2019re protecting. For example, do you handle credit card data or other sensitive\npersonal information? If this is the case, not only is it in your interest to protect\nthis information, but you are obligated to comply with regulations such as PCI\nand GDPR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit administrative capabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every employee needs to have access to all the\ninformation and data your business stores. The fewer people who have access to\nsensitive information, the smaller the risk of a data breach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardonet can provide you with a comprehensive range of cyber\nsecurity services to help you stay secure and, at the same time, help you demonstrate\ncompliance with industry and regulatory standards. To find out more about our Cyber\nSecurity Services, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardonet.com\/cyber-security-services-business.php\">click here<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are concerned about cyber attacks and how it could affect\nyour business, <strong>&nbsp;call us on&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"tel:+442030342244\"><strong>+44 203\n034 2244<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"tel:+13239848908\"><strong>+1 323\n984 8908<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;Alternately,\nyou can&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardonet.co.uk\/contact-it-services.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>contact\nus online<\/strong><\/a><strong>. We will be\nhappy to help you overcome your hotel IT challenges so that you can improve\nyour guest experience and set your hotel apart. <\/strong>Cardonet have\nbeen&nbsp;working with businesses&nbsp;for the past twenty years to help them\novercome their technological challenges. We have engineering bases in the\nUnited Kingdom, Europe and Southern California and our group of highly\nexperienced engineers are available 24\/7 to assist and ensure that your IT\ninfrastructure is secure and running seamlessly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With businesses today relying almost completely on virtual operations, defending your business against cyber attacks is a business-critical task. The research firm Cybersecurity Ventures estimates that by 2021, the cost of cyber-crime will cross $6 trillion annually, worldwide. Whether your business employs 4, 40 or 400 people, you could be at risk from cyber-attacks. 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