Malware is a bad thing, so it only makes sense to try to keep it out of your business. Let’s discuss a few basics to form the foundation of your greater cybersecurity strategy.
Lock. Everything. Down.
Did you know there are entire websites out there that are devoted to providing the default factory passwords for different devices? They aren’t on the dark web, either, but on the visible, indexed internet. If someone were to come in with an idea of what brand of routers you had or the right default credentials, your router could easily be accessed, and a disaster is created in your business.
You need to consider every potential access point into your business and ensure it is properly secured. The same goes for any online accounts associated with your business, like cloud storage. Take the time to make sure that everything is secured with a password that meets best practices, and if memories are an issue, use a reputable password manager to simplify the task for your employees.
This also goes for your physical location. Many access control solutions exist that enable you to keep track of who accesses a certain area and when, with the added benefit of keeping those without authorization out.
Keep Your Antivirus Updated
Many people may assume that once they’ve installed an antivirus/antimalware solution, they’re all set. The trouble is, more malware is being developed all the time, and there’s a good chance it is being developed to help the malicious software get past your antivirus. As it happens, the developers of the antivirus are aware of this and frequently add new threat definitions to the software to make it more effective.
However, all the threat definitions in the world will do diddly-squat if your antivirus solution isn’t updated to include them. This is why it is important to keep an eye on your network’s health and take the time to check that you have the latest definitions included.
Keep a Backup
Finally, you have the nuclear option against malware — mutually assured destruction — that only you can recover from. That is, as long as you’ve been maintaining a proper backup.
If you should fall victim to a malware infection completely wiping your devices and forcing you to start from scratch with them is your best hope of getting rid of it. However, in order to keep yourself from crippling your own business while doing so, you need to maintain an ace in the hole. By keeping a backup that passes best practices, you can be sure to have your data if you have to sacrifice your original copy.
We can help you do all of this, and more. Reach out to us at 844.671.6071 to learn more.