Signs You Have Weak Enterprise Security

With cyber attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated, many companies must now prioritize cybersecurity more than ever before. Are you sure that your security systems are protecting your business' IT assets? Here are five things that could indicate they're ineffective.

With just one main Internet connection and a few wireless routers, an entire business can be connected. It's cheaper than wired connections, but there's a chance that it could be insecure.

You don't just need to connect a wireless router and create an easy-to-use wireless security system. Anyone who has access to your Wi-Fi connection can connect to your Internet service. Using simple software and technical knowledge, cyber criminals can capture incoming and outgoing traffic, and even attack the internet and any devices connected to it.

Make sure that all wireless networks in your office are secure with strong passcodes. Most Internet services providers that set up their own network equipment will usually just use an easily guessed default username and/or passwords. Change this password immediately so that unauthorized users cannot gain access to your system.

Most companies that have recently implemented an e-mail system are probably safe from hackers. If they're using cloud-hosted services or well-known email providers like Microsoft Exchange, It can provide enhanced protection and scanning capabilities.

Businesses that use old systems like Post Office Protocol or systems that don't protect their password databases from hackers are most likely to be affected by these attacks. If your system doesn’t encrypt its data, anyone with the right software can access your data.

With mobile devices, you're able to connect and be productive even when away from the office. However, if you don't take appropriate precautions when connecting your mobile device to an insecure network, you could compromise your network.

If you haven't set up a password for your phone yet, imagine that you've linked your email account to your phone without having a password activated. If the device gets lost, anyone who finds it can get into your email account and read your sensitive info. If you install a malicious mobile application, the same rules apply. If you use this device to connect to your organization's internal networks, the malware will infect your computers and cause disruptions to your business operations and security posture.

Make sure employees' devices have adequate protection, such as passwords, and your company has enough policies regulating their use. Finally, use mobile device management solutions to prevent employees' personal devices from becoming a security threat to your organization's networks.

Antimalware programs need to be properly installed and kept up-to-date if they're going to keep your system safe.

If your anti-virus scans are set up to run at specific times, some employees might simply disable them because they slow down their computer systems. It makes your systems vulnerable to viruses.

As for not updating your anti malware software frequently, the same thing applies here too. Anti-malware updates are important because they update the database containing newly identified malware and provide fixes for known vulnerabilities.

A firewall is a software application that filters incoming and outgoing Internet traffic and protects computer systems from unauthorized access by outsiders. Many mod­em/routers come preloaded with a firewall but they're usually not strong enough for business use.

Get a firewall that protects the entire network from the moment data leaves the server until it reaches its destination. These are enterprise-level software solutions that need to be installed by an IT service provider like a managed IT services company.

One of the best ways to protect business systems and networks is by working with an IT partner like ours. We offer security management services that can help you set up proper cybersecurity measures for your business. Tech peace of mind allows you to grow your business without having to worry about technology issues. Contact us today to get started.