The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Protecting Your Data

Let's face it, running a small business is tough. There's a million and one things to worry about, from managing your finances to keeping your customers happy. But one thing that often gets overlooked is cybersecurity.

Believe it or not, small businesses are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as big corporations. In fact small businesses are more likely to be targeted. Information is the new valuable tradeable amongst the unscrupulous.

Why should you care about cybersecurity?

Well, for starters, a cyberattack can cost your business a lot of money. Not only do you have to deal with the immediate financial loss, but you also have to worry about the long-term damage to your reputation.

But that's not all. A cyberattack can also disrupt your operations and lead to lost productivity. It is a common tactic to break into systems and hold them at ransom until you pay a ridiculous figure or give up valuable information. If you deal with sensitive customer data, a breach could have serious legal consequences, if you don't the attackers can still get hold of all your sensitive documents.

So, what can you do to protect your business?

Here are a few tips:

•   Keep your software up to date. This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself from cyberattacks.

  
  

•   Use strong passwords. Make sure your passwords are long, complex, and unique. Try using a password manager like Bit Warden. This generates complex passwords for you and saves them in one handy place. You just have to remember the master password. Check it out at www.bitwarden.com (We aren't sponsored and have no affiliate links with them, we just think its a really handy tool!)

  
  

•   Be careful about what you click on. Don't open attachments or click on links from unknown senders.

  
  

•  Back up your data regularly. This will help you recover from a cyberattack if the worst happens.

  
  

•   Consider hiring a managed IT service provider (Like us!) . A managed IT service provider can help you implement and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.

  
  

At TechTonic Shift, we can help you protect your business from cyberattacks.

We offer a range of cybersecurity services, including:

•   Network security

•  Data backup and recovery

•  Security awareness training

•  Incident response planning

  
  

If you're a small business owner in Havant, Portsmouth or the surrounding areas in Hampshire and Surrey we can help you keep your data safe. Contact us today for a free consultation or check out our packages on our site. Any questions, please drop us an email.