{"id":5961,"date":"2018-08-20T18:37:49","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T22:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gigatek.net\/?page_id=5961"},"modified":"2018-10-26T20:11:58","modified_gmt":"2018-10-27T00:11:58","slug":"5-crucial-internet-security-tips-to-protect-your-business","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gigatek.net\/index.php\/5-crucial-internet-security-tips-to-protect-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Crucial Security Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Security Tips To Protect Your Business<\/h2>\r\n\r\n

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\"m\"The security of your company data should be a top priority.\u00a0 Security breaches can compromise your customer information and possibly damage IT infrastructure. If your customer information is compromised the confidence in your company could be destroyed, and if so, it\u2019s very difficult to win back.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Technology has helped make businesses more productive and profitable.\u00a0 That speed and efficiency can come with vulnerabilities.\u00a0 If your financial information, website,\u00a0customer data, or social media accounts falls into the wrong hands, the results can be devastating.\u00a0 Keeping these cyber-security tips in mind can help protect your business:<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Secure WiFi Networks<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Make sure your WiFi network is secure, encrypted and hidden from public lists. \u00a0Networks should all be password protected (with a password you created) and routinely checked for possible breaches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Establish Basic Security Procedures<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Establish strict security measures and protocols for employees. Require strong passwords, and establish appropriate guidelines that detail penalties for violations. Set rules of behavior for how to handle and protect customer information and other sensitive data.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Backup<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Regularly backup the data on all computers. Critical documents, databases, financial files, and human resource information should be backed up automatically on a daily or weekly basis. Store the copies either off-site or in the cloud, or a combination of both.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Protect Payment Information<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

If you store customer payment information, a standard firewall isn\u2019t enough to keep the data secure and ensure you\u2019re compliant with federal and state regulations. \u00a0Work with your financial institutions to ensure that you\u2019re using trusted tools and anti-fraud services.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Limit Authorization Authority<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Employees should only be given\u00a0access to the specific data and systems that they need to do their jobs. Only a select few should be able to install software without permission. Financial data, passwords, and sensitive information shouldn\u2019t be available to everyone.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Provide a Firewall<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

A firewall prevents outsiders from accessing data stored on a private network. Your operating system\u2019s firewall should always be\u00a0enabled. If you\u2019re unsure of the status of your firewall,\u00a0 hire a reputable IT service provider to assess your network and provide recommendations to protect your systems.<\/p>\r\n

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