When the basics of security are not enough!
As a small business owner, you already know that the “basics” does not keep you for long. The “basics” help to get you established and running your business consistently, but cannot compete with your special brand or niche that excited you enough to jump out on your own.
Similarly, albeit unlikely as interesting (unless your business is tech), protecting your technology needs to move beyond the basics to keep in step with advancements you make elsewhere in your business.
Perhaps you have an antivirus (even if you have a Mac), and regularly back up your important work and files (in multiple places.) Perhaps you have researched how to keep yourself safe from phishing, and have enabled two-factor authentication on everything that allows it. Perhaps you use a password manager to make unique passwords (hopefully it isn’t Lastpass.) Perhaps you even allow Tech by Dale to manage these things for you.
If the latter is true, then you already know the next-level differentiators that supercharge the protection of your technology. For everyone else, get the inside track now!
A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity involves identifying and mitigating potential risks, as well as having a plan in place for responding to and recovering from cyber incidents.
One of the key components of a strong cybersecurity program is conducting a risk assessment. This involves identifying the assets that are critical to the business (e.g., data, systems, networks) and assessing the potential risks to each of those assets. This could include things like the potential financial impact of a data breach, the likelihood of a particular threat occurring, and the potential consequences of an incident. By understanding the risks that your business faces, you can prioritize your cybersecurity efforts and allocate resources appropriately.
Once you have identified the risks that your business faces, the next step is to implement appropriate controls to mitigate those risks. This could include things like firewalls, antivirus software, and password policies. It's also important to ensure that you and your staff are aware of the importance of cybersecurity and understand their role in protecting the business's assets. We like to say that everyone is responsible for cybersecurity. Practically, asserting this responsibility could involve training on things like how to create strong passwords, how to recognize phishing attacks, and how to handle sensitive data.
Monitoring and updating your cybersecurity controls are also essential. This could involve regularly patching systems and software, updating policies, and re-assessing risks. By staying up-to-date on the latest threats and vulnerabilities, you can ensure that your business is better prepared to protect itself from potential attacks.
Finally, it's important to have a plan in place for responding to cyber incidents. This should include procedures for containing the incident, identifying the cause, and taking corrective actions. It's also important to have a plan for communicating with employees and stakeholders in the event of an incident. By having a clear and well-defined response plan, you can minimize the impact of a cyber incident on your business.
Just as you take your business to its next level, take the protection of your technology to the next level. Let Tech by Dale supercharge your technology. We are a holistic technology partner. We are not singularly focused on your technology, but also on the people, ideas, and vision that makes your business or organization what it is, ensuring your technology supports those same people, ideas, and vision. Contact us today at 724-249-6299 or at contact@techbydale.com for a free consultation.