It is essential to take into account cybersecurity in these times. Even more so when we use more and more devices interconnected by the Internet of Things. A point that worries many companies that manage a large amount of data digitally since technology is increasing over the years and that include the threats. It is estimated that more than 120,000 cyber attacks occur over the years, so here we give you some tips to take into account when facing cyberattacks.
Tips to consider against cyberattacks
▸Determine what data your company collects and make sure you protect it.
To protect your corporate data on the Internet, you must audit all data and identify which part of it is in the public domain (and therefore should not remain protected), which part is of medium importance and will not have a great impact in your organization if they are disclosed (they must be protected with some type of security measure) and, finally, what data is personal and the most important for your company
▸Use complicated passwords
The use of standard passwords like (123456789) is a gift for hackers who want to obtain private data. For this reason, cybersecurity organizations recommend looking for passwords that are difficult for bots and close people to guess. So it is very important not to create passwords that have personal information or are numerical or alphabetic patterns.
▸Keep all your software up to date
Hackers are always looking for vulnerabilities in the software your business uses. A vulnerability could be something as easy as finding an access point to your Windows network. Software development companies do their best to create patches and updates that address these vulnerabilities, so it is important that you update your software as soon as a new version is released.
▸Establish secure communications by email
Email is one of the weak points of digital security and is the cause of almost half of all attacks. In addition to not opening attachments from strangers, it is important to obtain a tool that encrypts messages to prevent them from being intercepted. One of the most notorious cases of cyberattacks occurred in 2017. The ransomware known as WannaCry affected more than 150 countries.
▸Make a security copy
Creating a backup is one way to ensure that important data is safe in the event of an attack or loss. Backup copies should be made periodically and stored in different places to prevent hackers from accessing them.
▸Use antivirus and firewall
Having an antivirus and a firewall is an extra help to avoid suffering a cyber attack. With the help of this type of software it will be possible to protect the information and it will make it a little more difficult for hackers since it will notify you of malicious programs and pages.
▸Do not!!! install unknown programs
To avoid malware, antivirus is one of the best options, but above all you must be very careful when browsing pages without a security certificate and when downloading files from sources that are not reliable or are not known.
▸Establish a policy of using your own devices / cell phones for your employees
Some companies allow their employees to use their personal phones to conduct business transactions. It is an excellent way to increase the productivity and efficiency of companies, but it also makes the organization more vulnerable to attacks, since cell phones can be attacked and used as access points to your corporate network.
▸Create an incident response strategy
An incident response strategy enables your business to stay ahead of attacks. Since it is not possible to guarantee your safety 100%, it is advisable to have an action plan to fall back on if you suffer a cyber attack. This plan will allow you to respond quickly after suffering an attack.
▸Encourage your company executives to lead a cybersecurity culture
As with all organization-wide change strategies, managers must be the first to take on the changes. If the leaders show acceptance of these changes, the rest of the members of the company will follow.
▸Hire a hacker
There are many hackers around the world who do not want to test your data illegally and sell it over the Internet. Rather, your mission is to help others. They are known as “white hat” hackers and every organization should have one to fight “black hat” hackers.
▸Stay up to date with updates and new risks
As the years go by, technology evolves and at the same time cybercrime, that is why we must be aware of incidents of this type that occur and plan ways to combat them.
Take into account these tips against cyberattacks and propose it to your company or apply it yourself since your personal and business security is something to take into account
