by Sharon Jones
There is often so much to think about when running a business that too many times some of the most important factors can often be overlooked. Many of you would take for granted that your data is on your computer each day, that your office is still there come the morning when you need to sit at your desk and begin your day. Many of us take into account some pf the physical security aspects but what about the digital aspect of your business? This is fast becoming a worrying area for many business owners as cyber attacks are becoming more and more apparent. Which is why I thought I would share with you some of the things you should consider to protect your business online.
Using cloud services for sensitive data
One of the first things to consider would be using cloud services for sensitive date. There are many providers of cloud like services and this enables you to store things and access it anywhere thought devices with access. However, while there are some great providers of it, sometimes it is worth considering companies offering the service that can provide you with the level of customer service that you need. This is when looking at more local services, depending where you are, for example, a backup with Onlime.dk could prove valuable to you and your business. This frees up the hardware of sensitive data or any data to that fact that you need to keep safe, and is protected by other sources of security rather than just your own.
Protecting the hardware
When you are thinking about protecting your business digitally, you can often forget that there are other factors that could put that at risk. Too many attacks can happen through stolen goods, so it is just as important for you to ensure that your hardware devices are protected. Wherever they may be stored, ensure that your security there is of a good standard. Alarms need to be installed, even things like security cameras could prove useful. If anything, having these things on show could encourage opportunists to avoid your premise die to the risk factor of being caught.
Make security part of your business routine and culture
Finally, you can’t just ensure that your online security is safe, and that your hardware is protected when you are not around, you also need to ensure that your employers, and yourself, take on some responsibility for ensuring that your online security stays safe and secure. This is when making sure that security becomes part of your business routine and culture. One of the most obvious things to encourage would be password changes regularly and not using something that is the same or obvious that someone could guess. You also need to be careful with the likes of ex employees, making sure that you revoke access at the earliest opportunity to avoid any potential damage being done.
I hope that these tips help you to keep your business and online security at its best.