Cybercrime has devastating effects. To put it into some perspective, it costs businesses around \u00a330 billion every year, and this figure is rising. But, there are measures you can take to protect your business. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, here are some essential tips for keeping your business safe from cybercrime.<\/p>\n
\u201cCyber Risk Reviews must consider IT in your facilities such as AirCon, Lifts, Doors, Alarms & CCTV, not just networks\u201d \u2013 Cevn Vibert, Industrial Cyber Security Advisory Director at Vibert Solutions<\/p>\n
The first step in protecting your business is to run a cybersecurity audit. This will not only allow you to see where you stand currently, but also identify threats that are putting your business at risk. There\u2019s a lot to think about! Take into consideration both internal and external concerns. For instance, you do not know what sort of device an employee is using at home; if it is effected, it might cause harm.<\/p>\n
You must follow several steps to prevent frequent cyber-attacks:<\/p>\n
However, it\u2019s essential to be aware that not all cyber breaches come from distinct sources. So, it pays to stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threats! New variants on old scams are something to be aware of. From phishing attacks to cookie theft, the world of cybercrime is constantly evolving.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t wait for an incident to occur, act now to protect the network and assets within it. Failure in compliance might have significant financial and reputational impacts on an organisation to a degree which they may not recover from\u201d \u2013 Dan Driver, Head of Perception at Chemring Technology Solutions.<\/p>\n
After your risk assessment, make a detailed security plan. Security is as much about people as it is technology! So, you must ensure that all employees are compliant to prevent cyber-attacks. Anyone who\u2019s not on board could threaten the entire process!<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t assume your plan only applies to employees. All outside contractors and suppliers can also create a security risk. So, take extra care when sharing data with a third-party! Everyone associated with your organisation plays a vital role in keeping it safe. Keep on monitoring and testing security controls. That way, if you come across any abnormal activity, you can take action against it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important stuff isn\u2019t complex. Getting the basics right with Cyber Essentials<\/a> can greatly reduce the threats\u201d \u2013 Richard Bach, Co-Founder & Director at XQ Cyber. The good news is, while cyber threats are continually evolving, so are the ways to prevent them.<\/p>\n Seers Cyber Secure can protect up to 80% of all attacks if used properly. It\u2019s specifically tailored to SMEs, ensuring your business stays safe from cyber breaches. Plus, there are many other trusted solutions out there. For example,\u00a0\u00a0GCHQ Certified Training<\/strong> for awareness and application of cybersecurity can ensure you\u2019re equipped to tackle any problems that may arise.<\/p>\n \u201cPrepare and test a plan to identify, communicate and recover to ensure you can rapidly resume business with limited impact\u201d \u2013 Sam Smith, Head of Digital Risk and Security at Cadent Gas Ltd. Cyber attacks are a bitter reality; it can happen anytime. However, it will be great to create a defensive plan against them. So, the intruders will have an idea that you are fully compliant<\/a> and thinking a step ahead from them.<\/p>\n Ensure your business is cyber resilient by:<\/p>\n Taking this approach will not only make cyber-attacks mitigated but make you more equipped to deal with them if they do happen.<\/p>\n Interested in learning some more essential business tips? Follow Innovate UK on Twitter<\/a> or subscribe to their YouTube channel here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cyber Security | Seers Blog<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1987,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-megamenufull","category-uncategorized","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50","no-featured-image-padding"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1986\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seersco.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Assume You\u2019ll Be Hacked<\/h3>\n
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