cybersecurity

5 Ways to Improve Cybersecurity in Your Business

Cybersecurity is a critical issue for all businesses. Keeping up with the challenges that online security pose may seem like a never-endingprocess where we are constantly battling against new threats. But there are some simple things you can do to keep you, your employees and your customers a lot safer. 

Here are 5 cybersecurity tips you should implement right now.

1. Have a Strong Password Policy

While it does not guarantee complete security, the strength of your business passwords is important when it comes to cybersecurity. A strong password should include random letters and symbols, making it more difficult to crack. 

Biometrics such as fingerprints and facial recognition are also increasingly being used to make working online more secure. 

2. Password vs 2 Factor Authentication

This takes your security to a higher level. Not only do you need to have a good password but the answer to a personal question that any hacker would not be aware of. That could be something like your mother’s maiden name or the name of your first high school. Adding this into your security process can make an immediate impact. 

3. Update Automatically

Many of the cybersecurity issues that businesses face come from failure to properly update operating software. This should always be done when a patch or update is available. These downloads are not just about the functioning of your software but repairing security weaknesses that may have developed since the last update. 

4. Be Careful About Downloads

We have so many different devices nowadays they can be challenging to keep track of where security is concerned. You should only download apps or other software to these from sites that are trusted. Some apps have malicious software hidden in them which could cause damage when you open themup on your smartphone or laptop. 

5. Check Your Social Media

Is your Facebook or Twitter account revealing a little too much about your business and compromising your cybersecurity? Many of us use social media without realizing the information we are giving away. Go through your timeline and delete any posts that give out personal information and review your privacy settings to ensure they are not revealing anything to third parties.