Does your company have cybersecurity vulnerabilities?
As a 21st-century entrepreneur you possibly do a lot of business on the Internet. There’s no doubt it’s a great strategy, but it comes with its own set of risks. From data breaches to ransom ware and your run-of-the-mill viruses, there are a host of dangers out there on the web – and you’ll need to ensure that your organisation is protected against cybersecurity data breaches.
If you’re new to the ins and outs of data security, don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know about keeping your business information safe online and some of the major threats to be aware of.
is your company’s data really safe?
If you follow tech news you’ll read about a major data leak or security breach at least once a week, and those are just the big ones.
With most of the world now online there are billions of individuals and companies storing information electronically, and hackers are just waiting to get their hands on it
A data breach can cost you thousands due to theft, fraud, and lost productivity. More specifically, your business could have to deal with the following:
- Financial losses. These can be caused by phishing scams, ransomware attacks and the loss of your company’s financial data.
- Reputational damage. A hacked email account can be used to send out spam and distribute viruses under your company’s name, causing major problems with clients and people on your mailing list.
threats versus vulnerabilities: know the difference
The threats outlined in this article are all external to your business, lurking out there on the internet, and it’s the job of your data security system to keep them at bay. Unfortunately, most companies’ online security has one or more weak points that allow viruses, malware, and hackers to attack their valuable data. These are called data security vulnerabilities.
While no security system is perfect you can drastically lower the chances of data theft and financial damage by using a secure cloud storage system. By outsourcing a large part of your data security concerns to an online backup company such as Soteria, you’ll rest easy knowing that we have the know-how to keep your valuable information safe.
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