Cybersecurity is not only a concern for large companies. Small businesses manage valuable information, payment records and customer accounts, and one compromised password can interrupt the entire operation.
Protect every important account
Use unique passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for email, hosting, finance and administrative systems. A password manager makes this easier for the team.
Keep systems current
Install security updates for computers, phones, websites and business software. Remove accounts belonging to former staff and review who has administrator access.
Prepare for recovery
- Back up important information automatically
- Keep at least one backup separate from the main system
- Test that files can actually be restored
- Document who to contact when something goes wrong
Train the team
Many incidents begin with a convincing email or message. Staff should know how to verify unusual payment requests, password resets and files before acting.
Security improves through several dependable habits working together. Start with the accounts and information whose loss would affect the business most.
