Most smaller businesses have relied only on anti-virus software and firewall systems for security for many years.\u00a0 These have mostly worked to keep attackers and cyber criminals at bay.\u00a0 But as more sophisticated threats turn attention from larger businesses, governments, and banks to smaller business, it\u2019s time to rethink that model.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s threats acknowledge these trusted security workhorses and proceed right around them.\u00a0 Social engineering attacks such as phishing and ransomware mostly pass by anti-virus unscathed.\u00a0 That is because they are attacking the human rather than the computer.\u00a0 The idea in social engineering is to trick the user into doing something that benefits the attacker.\u00a0 Whether that be running an executable, entering a username and password, or transferring money or sensitive documents, the focus is still on the human.\u00a0 No amount of technology can completely prevent these attacks.\u00a0 And these are just a few examples that show how adaptive attackers can be.<\/p>\n
How can you better protect yourself against modern threats to your business?\u00a0 To combat the previous examples, you can provide your employees with regular awareness training so they can spot and stop the attacks.\u00a0 You can also ensure your computer and network systems are regularly patched and replaced when vendor support is no longer available.\u00a0 You may also consider switching to business cloud email service if you haven\u2019t already.\u00a0 Larger cloud providers such as Google and Microsoft employ sophisticated spam and malware blocking tools that are frequently updated.\u00a0 Regular reviews of your firewall system and smart use of its features can also help reduce risk.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, this risk cannot be eliminated, but it can be greatly reduced without significant productivity or cost burdens to your business.\u00a0 Keep up with your risks trough regular assessments followed by projects to fix any flaws that were discovered.\u00a0 This effort will put your business far ahead of most and make you less of a target.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Most smaller businesses have relied only on anti-virus software and firewall systems for security for many years.\u00a0 These have mostly worked to keep attackers and cyber criminals at bay.\u00a0 But as more sophisticated threats turn attention from larger businesses, governments, and banks to smaller business, it\u2019s time to rethink that model. Today\u2019s threats acknowledge these …<\/p>\n