Tackling Cybercrime: Help keep your business secure
Cybercrime and network breaches are becoming an increasing risk to businesses, from extreme financial losses through fraud, theft and lost revenue, to damaging business and brand reputation with a loss in customers. This article dicusses methods that companies should adhere to in order to help prevent security breaches throughout business networks.
- Security Assessments / Penetration Tests - Companies should reguarly test their networks for vulnerabilities and potential security risks. A security assessment would test Internet facing hosts and websites using the most up to date systems and known exploits. Rockford IT currently offers free penetration tests for companies. For more details visit our penetration testing service page or email pentest@rockford-uk.com.
- Correct configuration and use of an efficient firewall. By investing in efficient technology that contains antivirus, spyware, intrusion prevention and zero day protection ensures that your company network is protected throughout. For details on firewalls available for SMEs please visit our WatchGuard dedicated site or contact us.
- Effective SPAM email filters. An effective anti spam filter helps block spam, preventing employees opening emails and attachments containing malicious software that can lead to network breaches. Visit our Antispam page for details.
- PCI Compliancy. For companies that process customer credit or debit card information, it is now a requirement to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Failure to do so can lead to significant security breaches damaging the company's reputation, the loss of the ability to process credit card payments and considerable fines for violations. Rockford IT helps support companies who are looking to comply with the standard, offering advice and methods in which to do so. For more information visit our web hosting page or contact us.
Protecting data in transit through encryption and regular backups. As a business it is important to recognise the risks associated with holding data, and the necessary procedures needed to ensure the confidential information you hold remains confidential. For further details visit our Data Security BLOG here.- Limit employee access to only required files and data. This helps protects data from accidental data leakages as well as preventing network breaches through the risk of disgruntled ex-employees.
- Two Factor Authentication. For companies using VPN and remote access throughout their workplace, it is recommended to use an extended method to protect from security vulnerabilities. Rockford IT has partnered with Cryptocard to offer a two-factor authentication solution that uses highly robust tokens that generate one-time passwords for each user when logging into the company network. For more details visit our Cryptocard page.
- Efficient Data Destruction. Many companies are at risk of network breaches and data theft from discarded data storage units. It is vital that businesses recognise the importance of destroying their data in a thorough and ethical way, in accordance with the WEEE EU directive 2007. For more details please read our Data Security BLOG here.
