6 Simple Tips to Avoid Risks
Against Cyber Attacks
Internet is a boon to many businessmen who have set their business online,
but at the same time, this has given rise to a huge number of cyber frauds in
India. All is well until one day your system gets hacked and you lose all your
confidential information and money in a blink of an eye!
In the recent news, public sector Famous Airline has failed to recover
$300,000 from a bank account in Nigeria after they fell for cyber fraud. The
transfer was done in 2017, but the company has not yet been able to
recover the money.
On the contrary:
As per statistics, about 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses. While
60% of small companies are forced to shut down within six months due to
cyber fraud. Believe it or not, 48% of data breaches are caused due to
web-based attacks while the rest account for human error.
It is obvious to think that cyber attacks are prominent in bigger companies,
but a survey by Verizon cited that 56% of cyber attacks are aimed at small
and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
6 Tips to Protect your Data
If you are a small fish in the ocean, then follow these simple tips to save
yourself from cyber crimes.
1. Make sure you have a strong governance framework in place
Give priority to define a governance framework for your information
systems. It should include information security policies, internal security
priorities, company mission and objectives.
2. Prepare an effective business security plan
Based on the company’s skill, review all possible threats and risks and
choose the best security plan from third-party security services.
3. Time to implement
It’s time to install anti-virus solutions in all systems and keep your software
and web browser updated. Refrain from using unauthorized websites to
avoid malware. Try using wireless networks by using firewalls. Encrypt all
your personal data.
4. Restrict third-party access
Avoid third-party access and staff to your IT systems. Keep your items
physically secure and try not to use removable media like USB, CDs, digital
cards and likewise. Prepare an inventory of all your IT equipment and secure
standard information about the existing and future equipment used.
5. Foster cyberculture
Train your staff to use technology securely, make them aware of cyber
threats.
6. The strong password won’t help
Yes, strong passwords won't help during a keylogging attack. In this type of
attack, the password is made ineffective and then stealing your credentials.
Enable two-factor authentication.
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6 simple tips to avoid risks against cyber attacks

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    6 Simple Tipsto Avoid Risks Against Cyber Attacks
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    Internet is aboon to many businessmen who have set their business online, but at the same time, this has given rise to a huge number of cyber frauds in India. All is well until one day your system gets hacked and you lose all your confidential information and money in a blink of an eye! In the recent news, public sector Famous Airline has failed to recover $300,000 from a bank account in Nigeria after they fell for cyber fraud. The transfer was done in 2017, but the company has not yet been able to recover the money. On the contrary: As per statistics, about 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses. While 60% of small companies are forced to shut down within six months due to cyber fraud. Believe it or not, 48% of data breaches are caused due to web-based attacks while the rest account for human error. It is obvious to think that cyber attacks are prominent in bigger companies, but a survey by Verizon cited that 56% of cyber attacks are aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 6 Tips to Protect your Data If you are a small fish in the ocean, then follow these simple tips to save yourself from cyber crimes. 1. Make sure you have a strong governance framework in place Give priority to define a governance framework for your information systems. It should include information security policies, internal security priorities, company mission and objectives.
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    2. Prepare aneffective business security plan Based on the company’s skill, review all possible threats and risks and choose the best security plan from third-party security services. 3. Time to implement It’s time to install anti-virus solutions in all systems and keep your software and web browser updated. Refrain from using unauthorized websites to avoid malware. Try using wireless networks by using firewalls. Encrypt all your personal data. 4. Restrict third-party access Avoid third-party access and staff to your IT systems. Keep your items physically secure and try not to use removable media like USB, CDs, digital cards and likewise. Prepare an inventory of all your IT equipment and secure standard information about the existing and future equipment used. 5. Foster cyberculture Train your staff to use technology securely, make them aware of cyber threats. 6. The strong password won’t help Yes, strong passwords won't help during a keylogging attack. In this type of attack, the password is made ineffective and then stealing your credentials. Enable two-factor authentication.
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    About Techno legal consultantsaid in cyber law advisory, cyber law compliance audit, cyber forensics services, cybersecurity, services and cyber training. We are equipped with a professional workforce that aims to provide the best. Visit us now!