Before you sign off for the holidays, give your business an early present by taking these 6 steps to safeguard your business and client information:
- Lock up or securely dispose of all physical files. Thieves can take a few quick photos that can compromise sensitive client details. Use locked storage or shred documents you no longer need.
- Keep laptops, tablets, and phones out of sight and secure.
- Sign out of all accounts and devices. Leaving sessions open makes them vulnerable.
- Update your software. Outdated systems are easy targets for cyber criminals. Turn on automatic updates to take the guesswork out of updating work devices.
- Back up your files and devices regularly on a physical device (such as an external hard drive) or in the cloud. This is helpful if your data becomes damaged, lost, stolen or infected by malware.
- Remove user permissions for staff who have left or no longer require system use. This includes access to shared accounts. Unauthorised access to systems by past employees is a common cause of identity security or fraud issues for businesses.
Looking for more ways to stay cyber-safe this festive season? Visit Top cyber security tips for businesses.
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