
12 best practices to adopt to protect your business
Know what to do in the event of a data breach
Create a cybersecurity protocol to outline what actions should be taken in the event of a data breach and develop a policy to immediately notify your customers, suppliers, authorities and your bank.
Do not open any suspicious emails
It often happens that we receive suspicious emails or from unknown senders. Whether it comes with an attachment or not, don’t open a questionable email even if you know the sender.
Be careful with passwords
Each user must choose passwords that are not easily found and must change them regularly (without writing them down on a piece of paper!). Additionally, remember to immediately change passwords known to a departing employee.
Choose your security software carefully
Install an antivirus capable of detecting and removing unwanted software and antispam on each computer. Update them regularly to ensure optimal protection.
Put the right systems in place
Browsing from computers, servers, phones and tablets must be filtered using suitable devices to secure all devices and the network. To protect itself, the company must equip itself with numerous tools such as filtering software, firewalls, or even password creation and management software.
Create a human firewall
While technical solutions are important, the best level of security for any business is employees who exercise cyber prudence. Training and awareness are essential.
Back up your data
Businesses should back up their data daily, not only to the cloud, but also to a hard drive.
Limit access permissions
Access permissions to sensitive data, infrastructure and applications should be distributed only to those who actually need them.
Take action before you travel
Back up your files, remove sensitive documents and information from devices, check passwords for validity, and make sure your antivirus software is up to date.
Use data encryption technologies
To ensure optimal security, use military-grade encryption technologies for data stored in the cloud and SSL encryption technology for data transfer. You can even strengthen the security policy with a data protection solution using PKE private key encryption technology.
Secure your wireless networks
Hide your Wi-Fi network by configuring your wireless access point or router so that the name does not appear on connected devices outside the network.
Perform periodic cybersecurity checks
Businesses should regularly conduct cybersecurity audits to determine gaps, strengths and weaknesses in their data management procedures.