Shield Your Business: Top 6 Proven Ways To Prevent a Cyber Attack
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- Discover why the insurance industry is the ultimate authority on preventing cyber losses—they’re the ones who pay the claims.
- Learn from a white paper by the American Property Casualty and Insurance Association highlighting real-world cyber loss examples and prevention strategies.
- Understand the importance of a risk-based information security program for every business.
- Top 6 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Businesses:
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Add a second layer of login protection via SMS or app-generated codes.
- Backup Management: Regularly back up data and critical software to avoid catastrophic operational loss.
- Password Hygiene: Eliminate default passwords, enforce regular password changes, and discourage sticky-note logins.
- Software Patches: Keep all programs and apps updated to close known vulnerabilities.
- Employee Testing & Training: Simulate breaches, train staff to recognize phishing and social engineering scams.
- Detection Tools: Use simple plugins to monitor and detect suspicious activities in real time.
- Advanced Tips:
- Segment Your Network: Separate customer, financial, and management data to limit exposure during breaches.
- Assess Third-Party Risk: Ensure vendors, banks, and partners also follow cybersecurity best practices.
- Map Your Data and Network: Know where every piece of data and every router is for quick response and inventory control.
- Download the white paper mentioned in this episode via the link in the video or request a free copy from our office.
- Take control of your cybersecurity—protect your team, clients, and business from easily preventable attacks.
