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What are the top 6 cyber security best practices for small and medium-sized businesses?

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Epic IT’s top 6 cyber security best practices

Our cyber team sticks by the following cyber security best practices:

Implement Strong Passwords

Strong passwords should be at least 12 characters long and include a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid using easily guessable information, such as your name or company name. You can also use a password manager to securely store and generate complex passwords.

Regular patching

Keeping software and systems up to date is important because it ensures that any known vulnerabilities are patched and that you have access to the latest features and security improvements. Make sure to set up automatic updates for all systems and software, and check for updates manually on a regular basis.

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Regular back ups

Backing up important data is crucial in case of a cyber attack or system failure. You can back up your data to an external hard drive or cloud storage. It’s also a good idea to test your backups regularly to ensure they are working properly.

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Firewalling

A firewall can help protect your network by controlling the incoming and outgoing traffic to and from your network. It can block unauthorized access and prevent malicious traffic from reaching your systems. You can use a hardware firewall or a software firewall.

For more information on how Epic IT can help you, please visit our cyber security services.

Training staff

Training employees on cyber security best practices is important to help protect your business from cyber attacks. You can provide regular training sessions and make sure that all employees are aware of the risks and how to respond in case of a security incident.

For more information on how Epic IT can help you, please visit our cyber security training.

Security incident response plan

Having a cyber security incident plan can help organisations respond quickly and effectively to a cyber security incident. It can also help minimise damage and minimise the impact on the organisation’s operations, reputation, and bottom line.

For more information on how Epic IT can help you, please visit our cyber security compliance.