Tips To Protect Your Business Against Cyber Crime

2017 proved to be a watershed moment for cybersecurity. The headlines were littered with several high-profile companies who saw their business disrupted by breaches to their customer’s data. This has led to a rise in the number of businesses investing in the security of their business.

But with more recent attacks on big name brands such as Adidas, Costa Coffee, Premier Inn and Ticketmaster, it's clear there are still steps that need to be taken to secure customer data. Take a look at some of our top tips for getting started.

What are the threats you face?

It is important that you highlight every threat to your business. You will need to be thorough, highlighting every threat, from unlocked computers all the way up to out of date security software. Hackers are often opportunistic in their approach to cyber attacks and will use any weaknesses they can find.

By the end of this step, it is vital that you have an in-depth knowledge of the risks that your business faces. It is also good practice to ensure you review your risk factors every few months and stay up-to-date on all the latest cyber threats.

Consider a third-party audit

As your business continues to grow, you might eventually find that you are no longer able to spot the weaknesses in your approach to cybersecurity. This is the point where you must consider making use of a cybersecurity consultant who can advise you further on how to protect your systems and data.

Train and monitor your employees

Through induction and training, basic cybersecurity should be second-nature to your employees. Ensure they know not to leave their devices unlocked and that they follow company protocol when working out of the office. Inspiring loyalty in your employees is also vital to security. Motivated workers are less likely to leak your crucial data.

You should also monitor employee habits such as passwords and their internet history to ensure they are following the correct safety procedures.

Insure your company

A Cyber Insurance policy provides financial aid and expert advice to you and your business, should you suffer a cyber-attack. Additionally, your insurer will provide you with an estimate of the level of risk that your company carries, as well as the amount of damage you would suffer as a result of an attack.

If you are interested in a Cyber Insurance Policy and would like to discuss the options that are available to you and your business, get in touch with us for a no obligation discussion of your needs.