CYBERSECURITY: The Real Threat
September 6, 2021
By: Cameron Korth, Owner, 1st Rate I.T. Services
For a business owner, having a secure infrastructure behind your business is such a valuable asset, especially as of lately with the frequency of cyberattacks and DDoS attacks increasing daily.
According to Security Magazine, there are more than 2,200 attacks each day which breaks down to nearly 1 cyberattack every 39 seconds. 45% of those breaches included hacking, 22% of breaches include errors as casual events, 22% of include social attacks, 17% include malware and 8% include misuse by an unauthorized user.
Focusing on that first statistic, hacking, claiming a whopping 45% of all data breaches, how can this major point-of-failure be addressed in both a productive and cost-effective manner?
- Having a strong firewall with strict rules and port blocking/port forwarding locked down is essential to stopping a potential intruder before gaining access to your LAN or Local Area Network.
- Enforce the use of a Password Manager for all employees within your business. Password managers can be a huge asset to a business no matter the size. 1Password is a great option if you’re needing to get started with a password manager or if you’re looking to migrate.
- Secure your network(s) infrastructure to meet industry-specific standards and certifications such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), SOC 2 Compliance, PCI (Payment Card Industry) CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) and ISO.
- Ensure the person(s) in charge of your business’ I.T. is properly trained and has adequate knowledge of the software/equipment they are working with. Human error is the second largest factor in all data breaches, which is why outsourcing your I.T. and networking needs can present a large ROI from a financial standpoint, after as little as only 1 year. Not to mention relieving the gigantic headache of managing your network and workstations yourself or in-house.
