Cybersecurity is a hot topic these days. The news is full of stories about data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber threats. It’s no wonder people are concerned about their personal information being compromised online.
Around 164 cybercrime reports are made to the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) by Australians every day, equating to around one report every 10 minutes. The average cost to Australian businesses every year is $276,000, highlighting the importance of strong cybersecurity measures.
But there’s more to cybersecurity than just protecting your data from hackers – it also means safeguarding the devices you use every day, like smartphones and laptops. And that requires an individual approach tailored to each person’s needs and preferences.
The primary reason why every individual employee of a business needs to be accountable for cybersecurity is that most data breaches come from within. Research has shown that 88 per cent of all data breaches resulted from employee error or misconduct, not an outside intrusion.
This is why every individual needs to be properly trained and compliant with cybersecurity for the safety of your business.
How to Protest Your Business Network in the Modern Age
Your business network and systems can be accessed by various employee devices from multiple locations, which is why it is crucial to have a corporate VPN in Australia.
A VPN can help protect your company from hackers by encrypting all data that leaves your network. It also helps prevent employees from accessing content they shouldn’t be looking at on their work computers or mobile devices. And it provides an extra layer of security for when you travel abroad.
With a corporate VPN, you can work remotely and still have the same level of security as if you were on-site. You’ll be able to use all your desktop or laptop computer features, such as email, web browsing, and instant messaging. The difference is your network and systems are protected against malicious attacks no matter where your workers are or which device they are using to connect.
Education is Key For Business CyberSecurity
The best way to protect yourself and your business from cyberattacks is to be proactive about your online security. You can do this by being cyber smart, which means taking the time to learn how you can stay safe in an increasingly digital world and training all of your employees so that they know their roles.
Here are some cybersecurity measures that all staff should know to foster a workplace that is safe in the digital environment:
- Use strong passwords: Passwords are the first line of defence against cybercriminals. They’re also one of the easiest ways to protect your personal information and data from being stolen. But many people use weak passwords that can be easily guessed or cracked by hackers, putting their security at risk. Here is how you can create strong passwords for all your devices and accounts.
- Update software and devices regularly: Updates are important because they fix bugs, improve performance and make the user experience better. They also help protect against hackers who try to take advantage of vulnerabilities in old software versions.
- Don’t click on links or attachments: Hackers use social engineering to trick you into clicking on links or opening attachments that contain malware. They can also take over your computer and steal your personal information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, bank account information and more. Don’t click on any links or open any attachments from unknown sources.
- Install antivirus and anti-malware software: antivirus and anti-malware software is essential for any computer user. They protect your device from viruses, malware, spyware, ransomware and other threats. This software needs to be regularly updated as well.
- Use two-factor authentication: 2FA helps keep your account more secure by requiring something you have in addition to something you know before logging in or accessing sensitive data on an app or website.
When your workforce is adequately trained and understands their cybersecurity role, these measures will help ward off outside intrusion while also preventing employee errors jeopardising your sensitive company systems and data.
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