As spring blossoms into full bloom, it's the perfect time for organisations to brush off the cobwebs and spruce up their cybersecurity measures. Just as households engage in annual spring cleaning rituals, businesses must take proactive steps to safeguard against data breaches and cyber threats.
The importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated, especially intoday's digital landscape where the threat of cyberattacks looms large. According to a report by IT Governance, over 4.5 billion records werecompromised in the first quarter of 2019 alone. The global average cost of adata breach reached a staggering £3 million last year, with the average costper lost or stolen record standing at £125, as reported by the PonemonInstitute.
While many organisations focus on zero-day threats, the reality is that most cyberattacks are surprisingly unsophisticated. In fact, the NSA reports that 93% of cyberattacks could be prevented by implementing basic cybersecurity best practices.
To help you bolster your organisation's security posture and reduce the risk of fallingvictim to cyber threats, we've compiled a list of essential tips:
• Polish Your Password Management: Utilise a secure password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords for each of your online accounts.
• Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Add an extra layer of security to your accounts by enabling MFA, which requires users to provide additional verification beyond just a password.
• Sweep Out Unauthorised Applications: Apply application whitelisting to ensure that only authorised software is allowed to run on your systems, minimising the risk of malware infiltration.
• Educate Your Employees :Invest in employee training and awareness programs to help your staff recognise and respond to potential security threats effectively.
• Limit Administrative Privileges: Restrict administrative privileges to only those employees who truly need them, reducing the risk of unauthorised accessto sensitive data.
• Separate WiFi Networks: Maintain separate WiFi networks for employees and guests to prevent unauthorised access to your company's private network infrastructure.
• Manage BYOD Risks: Implement policies and controls to mitigate the security risks associated with Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) practices.
• Secure Remote Connections with VPN: Provide employees with access to a virtual private network (VPN) to encryptdata transmitted over public WiFi networks and mitigate the risk of interception by malicious actors.
• Enable Full-Disk Encryption: Ensure that all company computers have full-disk encryption enabled to protectsensitive data from unauthorised access.
At Hedgehog Security, we understand the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures in safeguarding your business against evolving threats. With our comprehensive range of cybersecurity services and solutions, we're here to help you navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity and protect what matters most to your organisation.
Spring clean your cybersecurity today and fortify your defences against cyber threats. Contact us to learn more about how Hedgehog Security can help secure your business in an increasingly digital world.
Don't wait until it's too late – invest in cybersecurity measures today and enjoy peace of mind knowing that your businessis protected against cyber threats.
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