Technology development have revolutionised the way organisations operate. It allows businesses to increase their revenues and decrease costs. However, it can also present a major threat to the business.
Cybercrime may have a disastrous impact on your cashflow
We heard in the news recently that hackers had broken into Sony Pictures resulting a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars. This proves that even major companies can be hacked and personal data can be stolen. Should then small and medium-sized businesses be concerned about the risk of cybercrime?
According to research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), small firms lose up to £800 million per year due to fraud and online crime. The report illustrates that in 2013 41% of FSB members were victims of cybercrime, putting the average cost at around £4,000 per business http://www.fsb.org.uk/News.aspx?loc=pressroom&rec=8083.
The most common threats to businesses are:
– virus infections
– hacking
– security breaches
How safe is your company from cybercriminals? Are you confident about security of your important files, financial data and sensitive customer information?
Four tips from Octagon Technology to protect your business from cybercriminals:
1. An up to date antivirus system and run periodical scans with a trusted antimalware product.
2. Strong passwords for all your online accounts. Use upper and lower case letters, numbers and symbols.
3. Firewall – to protect your building from the outside world by blocking certain web categories.
4. Staff training and vigilance is essential.
Octagon Technology know that your business relies on a healthy IT infrastructure. We understand the importance of your business being up and running, and your data being safe. Therefore, we will help make sure your business runs as efficient as ever.
Because You + Us = Easy.
Octagon Technology can have an IT specialist out to you the same or next day. Give us a call today on 01522 797520 to see what we can do for you, short term, or long term.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Kamila
