<input type="hidden" id="_wpnonce" name="_wpnonce" value="4a4a67feb4" /><input type="hidden" name="_wp_http_referer" value="/blog/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/26781" /><input type="hidden" id="_wpnonce" name="_wpnonce" value="4a4a67feb4" /><input type="hidden" name="_wp_http_referer" value="/blog/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/26781" />{"id":26781,"date":"2018-12-06T09:49:36","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T22:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businesslegions.com\/blog\/?p=26781"},"modified":"2018-12-06T09:49:36","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T22:49:36","slug":"how-to-safeguard-your-online-business-in-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businesslegions.com\/blog\/2018\/12\/06\/how-to-safeguard-your-online-business-in-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS IN 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--CusAds0--><p>It is essential for every small and large business to protect itself from various online threats, which could impact their productivity, revenue and reputation.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, it is common for multiple organizations to experience the repercussions of an internet security breach, external attack, or human error. If you want to increase your company\u2019s security, learn how to safeguard your online business in 2019.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Eliminate Malicious Malware<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Malware is a very real threat for companies of all sizes. If you fail to secure every computer, you will leave your business vulnerable to attack. That\u2019s because intelligent cybercriminals have designed malicious software to either <b>infiltrate and damage your computer or network<\/b>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/2017\/05\/hacker-lexicon-guide-ransomware-scary-hack-thats-rise\/\">ransomware<\/a>. Unfortunately, this could slow your business down or grind it to a halt, which could have a negative impact on your reputation and profitability.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, the following tips can help you to shield your company:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Many modern internet routers provide an inbuilt <b>firewall<\/b>, which can provide a first line of defense for protecting your business, so don\u2019t forget to turn it on.<\/li>\n<li>Boost your computers\u2019 protection by investing in <b>the best security software<\/b>, which will protect your PCs or network without impacting its performance. Doing so could protect your company from a hacking or identity theft.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent malicious malware from infiltrating your network by cleaning up your email with <b>an antispam filter<\/b>. It will block potential risks and unwanted emails, which can prevent your employees from clicking on a malicious URL or downloading a damaging file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Business-Legions-HOW-TO-SAFEGUARD-YOUR-ONLINE-BUSINESS-IN-2019-security.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions - HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR ONLINE BUSINESS IN 2019 security\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Business-Legions-HOW-TO-SAFEGUARD-YOUR-ONLINE-BUSINESS-IN-2019-security.jpg?strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Business-Legions-HOW-TO-SAFEGUARD-YOUR-ONLINE-BUSINESS-IN-2019-security-300x200.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Business-Legions-HOW-TO-SAFEGUARD-YOUR-ONLINE-BUSINESS-IN-2019-security-768x512.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Business-Legions-HOW-TO-SAFEGUARD-YOUR-ONLINE-BUSINESS-IN-2019-security-178x119.jpg?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Business-Legions-HOW-TO-SAFEGUARD-YOUR-ONLINE-BUSINESS-IN-2019-security.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=240 240w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Business-Legions-HOW-TO-SAFEGUARD-YOUR-ONLINE-BUSINESS-IN-2019-security.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=480 480w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Business-Legions-HOW-TO-SAFEGUARD-YOUR-ONLINE-BUSINESS-IN-2019-security.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=960 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p><!--CusAds0-->\n<h2><b>Educate Your Employees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Your employees are only human, so can make mistakes from time to time. For example, they might send sensitive information to the wrong person or may store critical data on the wrong storage system. Unfortunately, their small mistake can lead to a big catastrophe. That\u2019s why it is critical to educate your staff on the importance of data security. For example, you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inform your employees on the <b>implications for accidental leaks or data loss<\/b>, such as legal repercussions and reputational issues.<\/li>\n<li><b>Educate every employee<\/b> on the types of information that are strictly confidential, and the problems that might transpire if the files are leaked.<\/li>\n<li>Let all your employees know that there is a solution for their mistakes. For example, if they accidentally delete a file, they must immediately inform a member of management to arrange for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.securedatarecovery.com\/\">Secure Data Recovery to <b>restore a document<\/b><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure every member of staff not only create <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/how-to-create-a-strong-password-1797681069\">strong passwords<\/a> <i>(letters, numbers, and special characters)<\/i>, but that they <b>routinely change the eight-digit password<\/b> and keep them stored in a safe and secure place.<\/li>\n<li>Introduce <b>a strict cybersecurity policy<\/b> that details non-negotiable processes your team must follow, and enforce consequences if staff fail to adhere to the rules set.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping your business safe from attack can be no easy feat, especially as there are many internal and external threats to contend with, such as human error and harmful malware. 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