6 Cybersecurity Measures Every Entrepreneur Must Know

Introduction

There are a lot of things that can happen to your business if you aren’t careful. You could lose an important client, or have your website hacked and defaced. This can cost you precious time, money and resources—all hard to come by as an entrepreneur or small business owner. That’s why it’s important that you take certain precautions to protect yourself from malware and hackers.

Keep your computer updated.

Keeping your computer updated is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself from hackers. Updating software and apps is not only a good idea because it keeps your computer running smoothly, but also because it makes sure that any security holes have been patched up by their developers.

If you’re using an operating system like Windows or Mac OS X, then updates should be automatic unless you turn them off–but this is not true for all software packages that run on top of these operating systems (such as browsers). Be sure to check for updates at least once a week so that when an update comes out for a program like Google Chrome or Firefox, you won’t miss out on any new features or fixes that might help keep your data safe from cybercriminals!

Make sure you’re using a firewall.

Firewalls are software or hardware that help protect your computer from unauthorized access. They can be used to block incoming traffic and outgoing traffic, depending on the type of firewall you have. Firewalls can be installed on a local computer, or they may be built into routers to protect all devices connected to that router.

There are different levels of security when it comes to firewalls:

• Low-level protection provides minimal protection against attacks by malware and hackers; this is what most people use in their home networks today because it’s free, but it doesn’t offer much protection against more advanced forms of cybercrime such as ransomware attacks (where hackers encrypt all your data until you pay them).
• Medium level protection offers more comprehensive coverage against viruses, trojans and other types of malicious code designed specifically for computers running Windows OSes like XP/Vista/7 etc., but will still not provide adequate protection if someone tries hacking into your system using tools developed specifically for Mac OS X users (like those found here).

Encrypt your data.

Encrypt your data.

If you’re not encrypting your files, then someone could easily access them and steal them. It’s that simple. To do this, use encryption software like VeraCrypt or EncFS and make sure to keep your passwords safe by using a password manager like LastPass or 1Password. When it comes time to back up your files, use an external hard drive instead of cloud storage (which often isn’t secure).

Secure your network.

• Secure your network.

It’s important to keep your company’s network secure, and there are several ways you can do this. First, use a VPN (virtual private network) to encrypt data that travels between your company’s computers and the internet. Second, install firewalls on all of your devices–including laptops, tablets and smartphones–to prevent unauthorized access from outside sources. Thirdly, use a password manager like LastPass or 1Password so that you don’t have to remember every single password for every account in which you have an interest; these tools also come with two-factor authentication features so if someone does manage to get into one of those accounts with just one password it won’t be long before they’re locked out again anyway! Fourthly fifthly sixthly seventhly eighthly ninthly tenthly eleventhth twelfthth thirteenthth fourteenthth fifteenthth sixteenthth seventeenthth eighteenth nineteenth twentieth twenty-first twenty-second twenty third 24th 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129

Enable two-factor authentication.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security measure that requires you to provide something you know, along with something you have. For example, if you’re logging into your bank account and want to use 2FA for the first time, it will ask for your username and password as well as a code that’s sent to your mobile device via text message. This ensures that only someone with both of those pieces of information can access their account–and even then, the hacker would need both pieces at once in order for them not just one without having access to the other piece.

While it may sound like an inconvenience at first glance–especially if we’re talking about using apps like Google Authenticator or Authy instead of SMS-based texts–having this extra layer of protection on top of everything else will make it much harder for hackers (or even just nosy coworkers) from getting into sensitive information stored online or otherwise.#ENDWRITE

Use the latest versions of browsers, plugins and extensions.

A lot of people are unaware of this, but updating your software is important. The latest versions of browsers and plugins are more secure than older ones. That’s because there are a lot of security vulnerabilities in older versions of software, so companies like Google and Adobe patch them quickly by releasing new patches when they find one.

If you don’t update your software regularly (or at all), you’re leaving yourself open to attacks from hackers who may take advantage of these known problems with your computer’s systems or applications. This could mean anything from having personal information stolen from your web browser history or email account–to being locked out forever!

Even if you work remotely, you should still take certain precautions to protect yourself from malware and hackers

Even if you work remotely, you should still take certain precautions to protect yourself from malware and hackers.

• Make sure that your computer is up-to-date with the latest operating system updates. This will help prevent viruses from infecting your system as well as make it more difficult for hackers to gain access to sensitive information stored on your hard drive. Remember that even if a hacker gains access to one part of your computer or network, they can easily spread throughout other devices connected in some way (i.e., phones or tablets).
• Use strong passwords when logging into websites or apps where there is sensitive data stored on the server side such as email accounts or social media sites like Facebook and Twitter (and related apps). A weak password (one that’s easy to guess) could get hacked within minutes by someone who knows what they’re doing!

Conclusion

We hope this article has helped you understand the importance of cybersecurity and how you can protect yourself from hackers and malware. Even if you work remotely, there are still certain precautions that must be taken in order to keep your data safe.