October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, so we want to take the time to address some key points that you can do to improve your cybersecurity.
Despite technology being such a core part of our personal and professional lives, there are still many people who are incredibly lax about their cybersecurity.
This is in spite of the increasing sophistication of cybercrime and the repeated successes of cybercriminals to disrupt services, steal money and access data.
Now is the time to take cybersecurity seriously, so we want to point out a few key measures you can take to combat cybercrime.
How can businesses protect themselves from cybercrime?
Given that the average UK business loses over £15,000 after a cyber attack, it is imperative that businesses understand that cybersecurity is only possible when the full scope of the threat is understood and addressed.
This means taking steps to protect the systems and to provide training to those who use them.
You should only be using legitimate software and regularly updating all programmes to ensure that there are no known vulnerabilities that can be exploited.
All staff need to receive regular cybersecurity training so that they can use the tools at their disposal to keep the company safe.
This means educating them on how to handle phishing, ransomware and fraud, including those that may use AI to appear more genuine.
The best cybersecurity procedures are only effective when there is a well-trained team observing best practices.
We are providing some key cybersecurity tips throughout October, so be sure to check them out to find out how to protect your business.
If you want tips on tackling cybercrime, get in touch with our team today!