In today’s era of greater online connectivity and an increased reliance on the digital services, handling data is unavoidable, regardless of the size of your business.
Indeed, SMEs and larger businesses alike are prime targets for cyber-attack, which can be incredibly costly in terms of both finance and reputation for both the organisation and customers, with recent reports showing that the average cost of a SME cyber-attacks is £1,205 rising to £10,830 for medium and large businesses.
Make it your business to stay secure and help avoid the many issues associated with a cyber-attack or data breach. Below are some tips for keeping your data secure to share with colleagues:
1) Ensure that your business complies with data protection laws –
Failing to follow data guidance such as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can land you in trouble, so make sure you state what data you collect and how you process it.
2) Backup all data –
If a cyber-criminal is successful in breaching your system, make sure you have data backups in place to avoid losing confidential information – don’t just stop at the cloud, have physical copies on external hard drives for additional protection.
3) Educate employees –
It is likely that your employees will handle data on a regular basis, so ensure that you have training in place, so they know the importance of managing and storing information safely.
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The NEBRC is a non-profit organisation that seeks to educate, inform, and support businesses across the UK with staying safe against potential cyber threats through strong cyber security practices.