Keep your organization running smoothly and securely with our team of IT professionals at Roan Solutions.
Keep your organization running smoothly and securely with our team of IT professionals at Roan Solutions.
Cyber attacks can happen to any business. Security Magazine reported that a cyber attack occurs approximately every 44 seconds, according to a Clark School study at the University of Maryland. One common thread connecting most instances of cybercrime is money. Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) states that 83% of all data breaches are motivated by monetary gains. As such, entrepreneurial enterprises of all sizes and across divers industries must effectively manage cyber risk in order to be successful. Perceived lack of security can make small businesses attractive targets to malicious actors while higher potential profit elicits the same effect on larger corporations.
Cyber attacks can happen to any business. Security Magazine reported that a cyber attack occurs approximately every 44 seconds, according to a Clark School study at the University of Maryland. One common thread connecting most instances of cybercrime is money. Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) states that 83% of all data breaches are motivated by monetary gains. As such, entrepreneurial enterprises of all sizes and across divers industries must effectively manage cyber risk in order to be successful. Perceived lack of security can make small businesses attractive targets to malicious actors while higher potential profit elicits the same effect on larger corporations.
When it comes to the challenge of how to protect your business from cyber attacks, there is no one correct solution. The way you conduct financial transactions, store sensitive information, communicate with employees and many other organization-specific factors will play a role in your unique risk profile. Even so, there are a few key concepts of cyber security that you and your IT company can put into action right now. Whether you want to improve upon your existing cyber security strategy or need to create one from scratch, the following ideas are worth considering.
Call (617) 958-6780 or email info@roansolutions.com to discuss cyber security options for your business.
Education
Human error is to blame for a wide variety of cyber attacks. A fake email that is designed to look like it is from a legitimate sender requesting sensitive credentials can quickly evolve into a full-scale breach. This scenario can be categorized as ‘phishing’. Like other techniques that prey on lack of awareness, it can be prevented through simple measures such as staff training seminars and updated technology usage policies.
Keeping Current
From Denial-of-Service (DoD) and SQL Injections to ransomware and cyrptojacking, cyber criminals are constantly inventing new ways to exploit digital vulnerabilities for personal gain. Fortunately, there are people working even harder to stop them: the developers who create updates and patches for your software and operating systems — as well as the IT company you partner with, that makes sure you are consistently running the most current, safe and stable versions.
Vigilance
Programs designed to remove viruses and malware can be useful tools when they are updated and run regularly. However, performing a weekly or even daily automatic scan should not be the center of your approach to threat monitoring. A trained IT professional can identify suspicious activity as it unfolds, using proactive techniques like cyber threat intelligence, and sort out the situation before it results in catastrophe.
Administrative Precautions
Tweaking administrative settings is a great way to establish broad rules for users and software. Creating user profiles with tiered access levels and a whitelist of trusted executables in your application directory are just a few options to explore.
Plan B: Backup
The software and data that your business relies on for continuity should be backed-up with multiple redundancies. These backups should be checked regularly to ensure they are functional. Do not store backup data on devices connected to the internet. Stocking replacement equipment is also advisable, as cyber attacks may result in physical damage to your system.
When it comes to the challenge of how to protect your business from cyber attacks, there is no one correct solution. The way you conduct financial transactions, store sensitive information, communicate with employees and many other organization-specific factors will play a role in your unique risk profile. Even so, there are a few key concepts of cyber security that you and your IT company can put into action right now. Whether you want to improve upon your existing cyber security strategy or need to create one from scratch, the following ideas are worth considering.
Call (617) 958-6780 or email info@roansolutions.com to discuss cyber security options for your business.
Education
Human error is to blame for a wide variety of cyber attacks. A fake email that is designed to look like it is from a legitimate sender requesting sensitive credentials can quickly evolve into a full-scale breach. This scenario can be categorized as ‘phishing’. Like other techniques that prey on lack of awareness, it can be prevented through simple measures such as staff training seminars and updated technology usage policies.
Keeping Current
From Denial-of-Service (DoD) and SQL Injections to ransomware and cyrptojacking, cyber criminals are constantly inventing new ways to exploit digital vulnerabilities for personal gain. Fortunately, there are people working even harder to stop them: the developers who create updates and patches for your software and operating systems — as well as the IT company you partner with, that makes sure you are consistently running the most current, safe and stable versions.
Vigilance
Programs designed to remove viruses and malware can be useful tools when they are updated and run regularly. However, performing a weekly or even daily automatic scan should not be the center of your approach to threat monitoring. A trained IT professional can identify suspicious activity as it unfolds, using proactive techniques like cyber threat intelligence, and sort out the situation before it results in catastrophe.
Administrative Precautions
Tweaking administrative settings is a great way to establish broad rules for users and software. Creating user profiles with tiered access levels and a whitelist of trusted executables in your application directory are just a few options to explore.
Plan B: Backup
The software and data that your business relies on for continuity should be backed-up with multiple redundancies. These backups should be checked regularly to ensure they are functional. Do not store backup data on devices connected to the internet. Stocking replacement equipment is also advisable, as cyber attacks may result in physical damage to your system.
