Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity for small and medium businesses: 6 essential steps to start today
Cyberattacks do not only target large companies. Here are six practical steps to protect your business without a huge budget.
Many SMEs believe they are not targets, when in reality they are often the easiest one. The good news: a few essential steps make a big difference.
1. Two-factor authentication everywhere
Enable two-step verification for email, financial systems and social accounts; it blocks most account-takeover attempts.
2. Least-privilege access
Give each employee only the access they need, and revoke access immediately when someone leaves.
3. Regular, tested backups
Keep regular backups in a separate location and test restoring them; an untested backup may fail when you need it.
4. Keep systems updated
Many breaches exploit known vulnerabilities that already have patches. Make automatic updates the default.
5. Train your team
Phishing is the most common entry point. Train your team to recognize and report it.
6. Periodic vulnerability assessment
Regular testing of your systems and website reveals weaknesses before others find them. SEUM offers vulnerability assessment, penetration testing and protection sized to your business.
