Here are some ways you might be putting your business in danger.
Due to the impact of Covid-19, many organizations transitioned to virtual platforms. Many of them were unprepared and lacked the proper infrastructure to support a remote environment. Majority of these companies lacked efficient equipment and experienced staff needed to continue with operations. Various organizations came to realize that their infrastructures were outdated and needed upgrades to keep up with the evolving world of technology. Too many companies turned to cheap work arounds which caused their networks to have problematic loopholes. Due to networking vulnerabilities many businesses have been faced with data breaches. Some of these data breaches were reported and some were not. Let's dive in a little deeper into why these are important risks.
1. Minimal Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Some businesses run into issues simply from lack of knowledge and preparation. Making your staff aware of what to do and what not to do online is extremely important when it comes to cybersecurity. Some businesses face issues due to human error. Lack of understanding can cause these individuals to be subject to attacks through e-mail phishing and ransomware.
2. Improper Company and Personal Device Usage
Micromanaging seems impossible working from home but instilling proper usage procedures can help protect a business while cutting out the middleman. Employees can be using company networks for matters other than its intended use. Matters such as streaming videos, online shopping, social media usage and other like practices can leave the network vulnerable.
3. Unsecure Data Transportation and Storage
Businesses that possess sensitive information should be kept secure. Companies with sensitive data and documentation such as wire transfers, HR social security files, CFO financial records, etc. should be secured on a network drive that should only be accessible to individuals working in those specific departments.
4. Neglecting Security with Short Cuts
Short cuts can seem like an easy fix at first, but they can result in risky long-term effects. It is important to create a budget to invest in quality networking services and hire workers with expertise knowledge. These investments can help ensure that you have a sound foundation for your network. Unfortunately, too many businesses haven't invested in IT security and their data has been compromised as a result.
5. Failing to Upgrade and Patch Services
Companies that fail to upgrade their servers and desktops are at more risk for being hacked. IT directors or the head of IT should be responsible for switching out equipment. IT engineers are responsible for server patching along with software and hardware management. Updates not only help with functionality, but these updates are commonly issued to address security concerns that software vendors have found. Neglecting to upgrade and patch services can make your business a gold mine for hackers.
Are you and your employees guilty of any of these five indicators?
If you answered yes to even one, you may be placing your business at risk for a potential cyber-attack. Are your employees trained and aware of IT Security practices? When was the last time your business compliance regulations were updated? Unique suggests checking with your software vendors about security guidelines within their environments. Maybe it is time to invest in better network security. Unique Innovative Networking Solutions is an MSP Company that urges organizations to take advantage of our network and security scans along with our complimentary dark web scan. In the year of 2021, the federal government is requiring that all IT compliance regulations are up to date for all health care organizations. Find out how much of your data is being exposed before it's too late!
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