Cyber Security is becoming an important part of an organizations risk management portfolio. In order to avoid a hacker gaining entry to your computer systems the following procedures can be implemented to minimize your risk as a business.
Multi-factor authentication. MFA can block unauthorized users by requiring more than one means of digital identification to gain access to an organization’s systems. Including a cell phone or individual email address (not business related email) as part of this for your staff can ensure that a third party is not able to infiltrate your systems.
Vulnerability scan. This can be achieved through third party antivirus and malware security providers like Norton Security
Security awareness training. Informing and educating the workforce helps organizations promote a culture of cybersecurity.
Email security. Phishing remains a widely used means of delivering malware, so an email security control applies advanced filtering, detection and neutralization of malicious emails.
Penetration Testing: Companies like NCC Group offer a service called penetration testing. This is where they have a on staff “hacker” (computer nerd) try to infiltrate your system. Based on the success of the operation they then give you real time data on how to prevent an actual hack – based on what they found during the penetration testing.
