October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As a leader, now is the time to take ownership in promoting cybersecurity with your employees: “If you connect it, protect it.”
It’s crucial for businesses to stay cyber-secure in order to safeguard company data, protect customers’ personal information and ensure employee privacy.
“Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.”
- Establish policies to promote cybersecurity. This includes a bring your own device policy, email and internet communication policy, acceptable use policy, remote work policy and incident response policy.
- Educate your employees. Utilize a training program to make employees aware of cybersecurity threats and how to avoid them.
- Implement smart software. Install strong spam filters, firewalls, and anti-virus and malware programs on all company devices. In addition, maintain network security by using a virtual private network.
- Enforce access controls. Only allow trusted and qualified individuals access to sensitive data. Further, ensure all employees use strong passwords and update them on a routine basis.
- Bolster business continuity. Be sure to back up data frequently. Consider storing copies of critical data in additional secure locations, such as the cloud.
- Have a plan. Establish a cyber incident response plan to minimize potential losses in the event of a cyber attack. Test this plan regularly.
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