Most of us breathed a sigh of relief to make it to 2021, and now is a good time to re-assess your IT and how to make it the safest and most proficient for your business. IT security remains a primary need for the success of your business. A recent NYT article noted that a widely used software company, JetBrains, was possibly used as the entry point for hacking by Russian hackers into US business sites. It is a reminder of how diligent you need to be in taking all of the safety measures for your IT.
Here are some of the basic steps in security your data:
- Back up your data often.
- Use a good anti-malware.
- Do not open attachments in emails, unless you are certain they are legitimate.
- Make sure you are using multi-factor authentication.
- Organize your passwords with password protection such as Password Boss.
Password Protection, such as Password Boss, which we recommend, will give you multi layers of protection beyond just having a good password.
- It will have a Dark Web scanner. On the Dark Web, users buy and sell passwords. A good password protection program will let you know if your information has been breached.
- It will have a security dashboard that examines your passwords and gives a score.
- It will have a cloud backup feature that allows emergency access to a trusted person, should you not be able to access your information.
- It will also offer a good and easy tutorial to allow you ease in using the program.
Use these early weeks of 2021 to ensure your IT is up-to-date and safe. Contact us with any questions!
