Ways to Protect Your Business from Cybercrime

​As the incidence of cyber-attacks and data breaches raises, the failure to have a plan of counterattack is no longer an option. This past year alone, cyber-attacks have become a scary reality for practically every business owners. Here are some ways on how to protect your business from the looming threat of cybercrime.

​Encrypt your Data
Be sure to take measures always to have the information encrypted. Keep your information safe by turning to full-disk encryption tools which come standard with most operating systems. Using the feature though does require some added attention. Encryption will only activate in scenarios a login is not in use.
 
Hackers can quickly attack the system if this happens, it may just take them a few minutes while you were making your coffee. So, to enforce your measures, be sure that your computers are set to automatically log you out after five to ten minutes without usage.
 
Make It Sure That Your Hardware Is Secured
Not all computer attacks came through a computer system. It sometimes happens when physical, electronic equipment is stolen that is often ignored. To ensure that no one goes away with loads of information stored on your office computers, make sure that your machines are physically locked down.
 
Know the Risks
Adequately protecting your company from a cyber-attack starts with a comprehensive understanding of the internal and external vulnerabilities that your business faces when it comes to a hacker. You need to identify the points of weakness. The best way to do this is by getting informed about the various cyber fraud schemes and threats that the businesses face which are:

• Phishing- these are the fraudulent activities of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies for you to disclose information such as your passwords.
• Malware or malicious software. These are software developed by cyber attackers with the intention of gaining access or causing damage to a computer or network.
• System Hacking. It is the way hackers get access to individual computers on a network.

 
Conclusion
It is better that you are prepared just in case a hacker attacks your business. They do not care whether you are a small or big company. Make sure that you are prepared in any means possible. Your business is like your child. You need to take care of it and protect it with business insurance. You could check with your insurance plan and see how they can help you. Prevention is the key. At Arnold, Bruce & Doerfler Insurance, we aim to make our client's life easier with policies that are tailored to their needs. You can get more information about our products and services by calling our agency at (503) 222-1951. Get your free quote today by CLICKING HERE.