When it comes to information about how to keep your data safe online, there is so much out there that it can be confusing for business owners or managers to know where to start.
Yes, you need to have all of your financial and bank documents protected by a security system, but if you don’t, you may be opening yourself up to fines and legal action. It is your responsibility to keep this information safe, as well as your customers, so, you will need to have an idea of what the best solutions are and quick!
Not to worry; this article has all the information you need so read on to learn more.
Security Detection Software
To keep important information safe, you need to make sure that you have adequate security detection software set up on your main and other workplace computers.
These systems will be assessing your systems 24/7 and will have a managed detection and response system in place. That way, should the software detect anything suspicious, you will be immediately alerted. Try to make sure that when you purchase this software, the supplier conducts an assessment of your online systems first so that you get a personalized security system for your business that focuses on potential areas of attack from cyber thieves.
Two-Stage Verification
Have you ever been on a site that has asked you to identify the photos with the motorbikes, followed by identifying the photos with the cars?
This is a simple two-stage verification process that shows that you are not a bot. When it comes to logins and security for a business site, this process looks more like a standard login phase with a password, which then sends a code to your mobile number. This checks your identity and can even be paired with facial recognition software.
Password Manager
With the aforementioned login with password, it is not wise or efficient to write all of the passwords down, either on paper or on your computer.
So, you should set up a secure password manager. This will automatically save each password for each website login and, will also offer you the ability to update them as and when required, to keep all of that information safe and secure.
Cloud-Based Accounting Software
Managing online accounts is easier when it is done via the cloud, and it can make storing business information like credit card details and client addresses easy.
You will need to ensure that any accounting system has compliance and security built-in as standard. The majority of these systems also offer 2 stage verification, as well as changeable and updated passwords with each login. So, it’s well worth looking into!
Anti-Virus Software
On your work computer(s), at the very least, you should have the anti-virus software that came with the computer set up and switched on. However, many business owners like to double down on this and will often ensure that they also have anti-virus software which is paid for.
Be sure that either yourself or a staff member conducts scans of the work computers regularly, to detect any potentially malicious software.
