9 Quick Tips To Protect Your Business From Cyber-Attack

Cyber security is more important than ever, but it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Just follow these rules and you’ll be well ahead of the game:

1. Only use secure networks.
2. Encrypt your data – it’s easier than it sounds.
3. Install a strong firewall.
4. Install patches and updates as soon as they become available.
5. Do your research on the most common cyberthreats (you’d better know what phishing is).
6. Develop a company-wide cyber security policy.
7. Make sure your business WiFi router is protected by the WPA2 standard. (Look it up.)
8. Install software that insulates you from malware.
9. Get SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Certificate Protection, especially if you take payments online.

SmallBizTrends.com, 4/25/2018