Every year the damage caused by cybercrime increases exponentially. No one is ever completely safe from cyber criminals.

Many business owners make the mistake of thinking a security breach could never happen to them, but that isn’t the case. Criminals know that small to medium-sized businesses don’t have the same cyber security resources as larger businesses. This makes those smaller businesses perfect targets.

We’re here to talk about a few things you can do to stop yourself from being a target. Read on to learn more.

Always Do Cyber Security Training

One of the most important things that any business owner can do when it comes to improving their own cyber security and preventing a potential security breach is to do routine cyber security training.

Many employers will conduct a brief training session on cybercrime at the beginning of an employee’s time at the workplace but never follow up. This isn’t going to be effective.

The world of cyber security is always changing, and the training that you did a year ago may already be obsolete. Try to do training at least once per year if not more often, even if it’s brief.

Delete Obsolete Files and Accounts

This one is sneaky. You want to get rid of any old and unused files and accounts as soon as possible. If you know you no longer need it, get rid of it.

Obsolete files and accounts are no longer on your radar. It’s easier for cybercriminals to get into them and access personal information. It will take you longer to realize that a breach has taken place.

Keep Professional and Personal Devices Separate

In a world where many people are doing hybrid work or working across multiple devices in the workplace, it’s common to do some professional work on a personal device. It’s in your best interest to not do this.

By mixing personal and professional devices, you’re creating more potential avenues for cybercriminals to access your important private information. All professional work should happen on a professional device.

This also means that no one should be using professional devices for personal use, like social media. Hacking into a social media account is often easy for cybercriminals, and if that account is connected to a professional device, it can create a problem.

Invest in Managed IT Services

Managed IT services have so many benefits for your business. Not only will they take the guesswork out of your tech needs, but they’ll also lower your overall security risk.

A good managed IT company will ensure that all of your software stays up-to-date, another thing that can keep your business safe. They’ll be able to spot any potential security breaches as they happen and take care of them right away.

They’ll reduce any cybercrime-associated downtime that your business may otherwise have.

In short, investing in managed IT services may be the best thing you can do for your cyber security.

Prioritize Your Cyber Security

Never underestimate the importance of good cyber security. You need to keep your information (and the information of your clients or customers) safe and secure from cybercriminals. Without a good cyber security system in place, you can’t do that.

At Bayshore Interactive, we have managed IT services that suit any business in Orlando, FL. Contact us so we can start working together today.