Your company is growing with the trend of increasing technological savvy. However, as we all move towards using tech to streamline our operations, so comes the increasing threat of cyber crime. Being proactive with your cybersecurity can save you precious money and time by avoiding reputation damaging cyber attacks and data loss.
With all that being said, we’ve curated a list of key factors to look for in choosing the right cybersecurity service provider.
The increase in online business and remote work has encouraged a startling increase in cyber related crimes. High amongst these cybercrimes is ransomware.
In fact, in 2019 there were reports that ransomware alone may be costing Australians between $60 – $241million dollars.
In this article we’ll give you 4 things to consider in staving off ransomware attackers.
It’s been almost 8 months since Scott Morrison addressed the nation on cyber security. In that address he related a stark warning about the cybercrime situation in Australia.
Working remotely is no longer a perk companies offer to their employees every now and again — it has become the norm. The pandemic has left companies and freelance entrepreneurs alike at home, building makeshift workspaces in their living spaces in an attempt to help flatten the curve. The transition has led many businesses to change their mindset about telecommuting and finally see the benefits of working remotely. In fact, lots of businesses have begun committing to a fully remote, or mostly remote workforce, despite many of the social distancing and quarantine policies easing. Unfortunately, not all workers are knowledgeable when it comes to cybersecurity, and this could mean trouble for your business. This makes it all the more important that you educate your team about the basics of cybersecurity and help them build good cybersecurity habits.
There are a number of ways that companies protect themselves from breaches to their network. These include firewalls, anti-malware/antivirus solutions, web protection, and more. But one important area of IT security is employee awareness training.
