New threats emerge each and every day, whether it’s the latest form of ransomware or a simple virus out to make your life miserable. That’s why it’s so important you take steps to protect your business. Here are the threats your business needs to watch out for, as well as what you can do to keep your organization safe.
Curious what hackers are cooking up? Here are some of the latest trends we’ve observed.
To protect your business, consider following these guidelines:
Keep your software up to date, or face the consequences. You never know when a hacker will choose to exploit a vulnerability, so take action to limit them on your network in general.
We recommend an enterprise-grade, centralized antivirus for your business. All you have to do is ensure it stays updated with threat definitions, and it will pay for itself.
Your employees are your greatest security risk, so take action to mitigate the chances through training. Teach them what phishing messages look like and how to respond to them appropriately.
When ransomware strikes, you have an option: pay up or back up (or restore your data backup). It’s better to back up your data than pay a hacker, so you don’t continue to fund further attacks.
If a hacker steals your password, you’ll be glad MFA is on your side. You will effectively have a secondary credential that makes it harder for hackers to get value from your password.
If hackers can take advantage of your business, they will. Don’t let them. Resist the urge to implement the bare minimum because of the belief you’re “not a target” and take security seriously. To learn more, call us today at (832) 514-6260.
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Texas Professional IT Services LLC has been serving the Baytown area since 1995, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.
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