The pandemic has accelerated businesses adapting to hybrid/remote working, but it can also put them more at risk of cyber security attacks. It is just one of the reason that companies should prioritise making their Cyber Security more robust. Let’s look at some of the ways in which organisations can boost their security.
Invest in stronger additional security
As a minimum, most companies have antivirus software installed that can protect them from vicious malware attacks, but this can be very basic and often easily overcome by hackers. Adding additional layers of protection such as enabling multi-factor authenticators so that passwords are protected and using encryption software can improve protection.
Even if hackers were to steal a password and username, it will still be difficult for them to access a multi-factor account. When set up correctly, MFA can be highly effective as users will be notified of anything unusual, allowing them to report strange activity.
Staff Training
Every workplace should implement training programmes for their staff. Cyber attackers are always coming up with sophisticated techniques to hack into systems to steal data. Hence, employees need to be able to identify these potential attacks.
To stress the importance of cyber security, employers can provide practical assessments to test workers’ capabilities through phishing simulations. Having feedback on their performance can help staff to take these exercises more seriously. As a result, staff should be well-informed about detecting potential attacks and reporting them.
Install antivirus software
As highlighted above, most hardware has antivirus software installed which has firewalls that discover any suspicious threats, unusual links, and malware. Ensuring it is it on every device and regularly updated is essential. Staff should ensure that it is being used properly and working correctly.
Develop an incident response plan
Finally, companies must always have a contingency plan of how to respond to a cyber-attack. For example, how will members communicate with each other when the network is down? This is why educating staff on identifying and responding to these situations is vital. Being prepared for the worst-case scenarios can save a business time and money in the event of an attack.
It is important to stay on top of the latest updates on Cyber security. For more information on how you can best protect your business and clients, you can read more about IT security here.
