![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/phishing_scams.png\")
<\/p>\n
Phishing \u2014 one of the most widely encountered security threats online \u2013 is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information from your business.<\/p>\n
This scheme is usually done by sending a seemingly inconspicuous email to the potential victim requesting certain information. Since the email looks like it comes from a credible source, the recipient is tricked into providing the said information \u2014 which the attacker will then use for malicious purposes.<\/p>\n
2) DDoS attacks<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/DDoS_attacks.png\")
<\/p>\n
A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to overwhelm your server or network with requests until the system cannot cope with the demand. This results in a denial-of-service to normal traffic \u2014 eventually bringing your website to a grinding halt and affecting business operations and revenue.<\/p>\n
3) Software vulnerabilities<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/software_vulnerabilities.png\")
<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a reason why software companies come up with security updates for their products every now and then. Once cybercriminals discover vulnerabilities in your software, they use these to their advantage. If you don\u2019t keep your software up-to-date, your business may be put at a much greater risk than you think.<\/p>\n
4) Password attacks<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/password_attacks.png\")
<\/p>\n
Hackers use several ways to crack your passwords and gain access to your website or internal systems. An example is the \u201dbrute force\u201d method \u2014 which involves using a computer program to generate potential passwords. With the help of password generators, hackers will start with the most commonly used passwords (e.g. Password123) until they crack the right ones and finally breach your system.<\/p>\n
5) Malicious software<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/malicious_software.png\")
<\/p>\n
Malware is used to weaken security measures in place. It may come in the form of viruses, trojans, worms, and spyware. If you run an ecommerce website, you are, particularly at risk.
\nMalware is one of the most effective ways for hackers to obtain your customers\u2019 sensitive data.<\/p>\n
10 Steps to Improve Your Website Security<\/h3>\n
Now that you know the most common threats your business may face in the future, it’s time to take action. Here are 10 simple website security changes you can do to get started:<\/p>\n
1) Backup your website<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/1_back_up_your_website.png\")
<\/p>\n
Before going into the nitty-gritty of website security, the most important first step to make is to back up your website.<\/a><\/p>\nHaving a copy of your entire website \u2014 including all its contents \u2014 will keep your business up and running in no time in case of a cyber attack. When you\u2019re running a business, any downtime can result in a decrease in profit and credibility. You know what they say: It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n
2) Install a secure socket layer (SSL) certificate<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/2_install_a_secure_socket_layers_SSL_certificates.png\")
<\/p>\n
An SSL certificate<\/a> secures the connection between your website and the end-user.<\/p>\nIt protects sensitive information exchanged through your website \u2014 including logins, credit card numbers, and forms. With an SSL certificate, all of these data are encrypted. This prevents hackers from intercepting these pieces of information and using them to their advantage.<\/p>\n
3) Update your software<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/3_update_your_software.png\")
<\/p>\n
To reduce the likelihood of software vulnerabilities, make sure to install software updates as soon as they are released.<\/p>\n
If you haven’t already, create a policy to manage every piece of software you’re using on your website \u2013 and assign someone the task of maintaining them.<\/p>\n
4) Make password security a priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/4_make_password_security_a_priority.png\")
<\/p>\n
Many businesses attempt to enforce a password policy, but their employees often take them for granted. Invest in educating your staff and making sure that they understand the importance of a strong password.<\/p>\n
Although strong passwords are an important step, they’re not foolproof. The most technologically advanced cybercriminals can crack even the strongest of passwords. For this reason, it’s a good idea to use tools \u2014 such as a single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication \u2014 to prevent password breach.<\/p>\n
5) Protect your website using firewalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/5_protect_your_website_using_firewalls.png\")
<\/p>\n
Installing a firewall will take your website protection<\/a> up a notch. Since DDoS attacks are becoming a common threat to many businesses online, your website must be able to detect malicious traffic quickly and stop it before it can get to your site.<\/p>\nFirewalls have been around since the beginning of network security. And many people still use them to this day simply because they get the job done.<\/p>\n
6) Keep hold of unwanted domain names<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/6_keep_hold_of_unwanted_domain_names.png\")
<\/p>\n
If you plan to rebrand your business \u2014 or decide to change your domain name \u2014 don’t just discard the old one.<\/p>\n
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says that cybercriminals can access confidential information through abandoned domain names.<\/p>\n
One researcher tested this theory by re-registering old domain names for merged businesses. Surprisingly, he was able to receive large amounts of confidential information \u2014 such as bank correspondence, legal documents, and invoices \u2014 without hacking.<\/p>\n
The takeaway is that it\u2019s better to hold on to old domain names. As it turns out, it is the cheapest form of cybersecurity insurance policy for your business.<\/p>\n
7) Educate your employees<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/7_educate_your_employees.png\")
<\/p>\n
Sometimes, your own employees can lead your business into cybersecurity doom \u2014 that is, if they don\u2019t know enough.<\/p>\n
Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/p>\n
8) Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/8_make_sure_you_have_email_protection.png\")
<\/p>\n
Keeping your business secure online isn’t just about protecting your website. You should also place measures to keep your emails secure.<\/p>\n
Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a reason why software companies come up with security updates for their products every now and then. Once cybercriminals discover vulnerabilities in your software, they use these to their advantage. If you don\u2019t keep your software up-to-date, your business may be put at a much greater risk than you think.<\/p>\n
4) Password attacks<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Hackers use several ways to crack your passwords and gain access to your website or internal systems. An example is the \u201dbrute force\u201d method \u2014 which involves using a computer program to generate potential passwords. With the help of password generators, hackers will start with the most commonly used passwords (e.g. Password123) until they crack the right ones and finally breach your system.<\/p>\n
5) Malicious software<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Malware is used to weaken security measures in place. It may come in the form of viruses, trojans, worms, and spyware. If you run an ecommerce website, you are, particularly at risk.
\nMalware is one of the most effective ways for hackers to obtain your customers\u2019 sensitive data.<\/p>\n
10 Steps to Improve Your Website Security<\/h3>\n
Now that you know the most common threats your business may face in the future, it’s time to take action. Here are 10 simple website security changes you can do to get started:<\/p>\n
1) Backup your website<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Before going into the nitty-gritty of website security, the most important first step to make is to back up your website.<\/a><\/p>\nHaving a copy of your entire website \u2014 including all its contents \u2014 will keep your business up and running in no time in case of a cyber attack. When you\u2019re running a business, any downtime can result in a decrease in profit and credibility. You know what they say: It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n
2) Install a secure socket layer (SSL) certificate<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
An SSL certificate<\/a> secures the connection between your website and the end-user.<\/p>\nIt protects sensitive information exchanged through your website \u2014 including logins, credit card numbers, and forms. With an SSL certificate, all of these data are encrypted. This prevents hackers from intercepting these pieces of information and using them to their advantage.<\/p>\n
3) Update your software<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
To reduce the likelihood of software vulnerabilities, make sure to install software updates as soon as they are released.<\/p>\n
If you haven’t already, create a policy to manage every piece of software you’re using on your website \u2013 and assign someone the task of maintaining them.<\/p>\n
4) Make password security a priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Many businesses attempt to enforce a password policy, but their employees often take them for granted. Invest in educating your staff and making sure that they understand the importance of a strong password.<\/p>\n
Although strong passwords are an important step, they’re not foolproof. The most technologically advanced cybercriminals can crack even the strongest of passwords. For this reason, it’s a good idea to use tools \u2014 such as a single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication \u2014 to prevent password breach.<\/p>\n
5) Protect your website using firewalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Installing a firewall will take your website protection<\/a> up a notch. Since DDoS attacks are becoming a common threat to many businesses online, your website must be able to detect malicious traffic quickly and stop it before it can get to your site.<\/p>\nFirewalls have been around since the beginning of network security. And many people still use them to this day simply because they get the job done.<\/p>\n
6) Keep hold of unwanted domain names<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
If you plan to rebrand your business \u2014 or decide to change your domain name \u2014 don’t just discard the old one.<\/p>\n
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says that cybercriminals can access confidential information through abandoned domain names.<\/p>\n
One researcher tested this theory by re-registering old domain names for merged businesses. Surprisingly, he was able to receive large amounts of confidential information \u2014 such as bank correspondence, legal documents, and invoices \u2014 without hacking.<\/p>\n
The takeaway is that it\u2019s better to hold on to old domain names. As it turns out, it is the cheapest form of cybersecurity insurance policy for your business.<\/p>\n
7) Educate your employees<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Sometimes, your own employees can lead your business into cybersecurity doom \u2014 that is, if they don\u2019t know enough.<\/p>\n
Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/p>\n
8) Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Keeping your business secure online isn’t just about protecting your website. You should also place measures to keep your emails secure.<\/p>\n
Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Malware is used to weaken security measures in place. It may come in the form of viruses, trojans, worms, and spyware. If you run an ecommerce website, you are, particularly at risk.
\nMalware is one of the most effective ways for hackers to obtain your customers\u2019 sensitive data.<\/p>\n
10 Steps to Improve Your Website Security<\/h3>\n
Now that you know the most common threats your business may face in the future, it’s time to take action. Here are 10 simple website security changes you can do to get started:<\/p>\n
1) Backup your website<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Before going into the nitty-gritty of website security, the most important first step to make is to back up your website.<\/a><\/p>\nHaving a copy of your entire website \u2014 including all its contents \u2014 will keep your business up and running in no time in case of a cyber attack. When you\u2019re running a business, any downtime can result in a decrease in profit and credibility. You know what they say: It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n
2) Install a secure socket layer (SSL) certificate<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
An SSL certificate<\/a> secures the connection between your website and the end-user.<\/p>\nIt protects sensitive information exchanged through your website \u2014 including logins, credit card numbers, and forms. With an SSL certificate, all of these data are encrypted. This prevents hackers from intercepting these pieces of information and using them to their advantage.<\/p>\n
3) Update your software<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
To reduce the likelihood of software vulnerabilities, make sure to install software updates as soon as they are released.<\/p>\n
If you haven’t already, create a policy to manage every piece of software you’re using on your website \u2013 and assign someone the task of maintaining them.<\/p>\n
4) Make password security a priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Many businesses attempt to enforce a password policy, but their employees often take them for granted. Invest in educating your staff and making sure that they understand the importance of a strong password.<\/p>\n
Although strong passwords are an important step, they’re not foolproof. The most technologically advanced cybercriminals can crack even the strongest of passwords. For this reason, it’s a good idea to use tools \u2014 such as a single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication \u2014 to prevent password breach.<\/p>\n
5) Protect your website using firewalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Installing a firewall will take your website protection<\/a> up a notch. Since DDoS attacks are becoming a common threat to many businesses online, your website must be able to detect malicious traffic quickly and stop it before it can get to your site.<\/p>\nFirewalls have been around since the beginning of network security. And many people still use them to this day simply because they get the job done.<\/p>\n
6) Keep hold of unwanted domain names<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
If you plan to rebrand your business \u2014 or decide to change your domain name \u2014 don’t just discard the old one.<\/p>\n
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says that cybercriminals can access confidential information through abandoned domain names.<\/p>\n
One researcher tested this theory by re-registering old domain names for merged businesses. Surprisingly, he was able to receive large amounts of confidential information \u2014 such as bank correspondence, legal documents, and invoices \u2014 without hacking.<\/p>\n
The takeaway is that it\u2019s better to hold on to old domain names. As it turns out, it is the cheapest form of cybersecurity insurance policy for your business.<\/p>\n
7) Educate your employees<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Sometimes, your own employees can lead your business into cybersecurity doom \u2014 that is, if they don\u2019t know enough.<\/p>\n
Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/p>\n
8) Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Keeping your business secure online isn’t just about protecting your website. You should also place measures to keep your emails secure.<\/p>\n
Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nHaving a copy of your entire website \u2014 including all its contents \u2014 will keep your business up and running in no time in case of a cyber attack. When you\u2019re running a business, any downtime can result in a decrease in profit and credibility. You know what they say: It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n
2) Install a secure socket layer (SSL) certificate<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
An SSL certificate<\/a> secures the connection between your website and the end-user.<\/p>\nIt protects sensitive information exchanged through your website \u2014 including logins, credit card numbers, and forms. With an SSL certificate, all of these data are encrypted. This prevents hackers from intercepting these pieces of information and using them to their advantage.<\/p>\n
3) Update your software<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
To reduce the likelihood of software vulnerabilities, make sure to install software updates as soon as they are released.<\/p>\n
If you haven’t already, create a policy to manage every piece of software you’re using on your website \u2013 and assign someone the task of maintaining them.<\/p>\n
4) Make password security a priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Many businesses attempt to enforce a password policy, but their employees often take them for granted. Invest in educating your staff and making sure that they understand the importance of a strong password.<\/p>\n
Although strong passwords are an important step, they’re not foolproof. The most technologically advanced cybercriminals can crack even the strongest of passwords. For this reason, it’s a good idea to use tools \u2014 such as a single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication \u2014 to prevent password breach.<\/p>\n
5) Protect your website using firewalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Installing a firewall will take your website protection<\/a> up a notch. Since DDoS attacks are becoming a common threat to many businesses online, your website must be able to detect malicious traffic quickly and stop it before it can get to your site.<\/p>\nFirewalls have been around since the beginning of network security. And many people still use them to this day simply because they get the job done.<\/p>\n
6) Keep hold of unwanted domain names<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
If you plan to rebrand your business \u2014 or decide to change your domain name \u2014 don’t just discard the old one.<\/p>\n
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says that cybercriminals can access confidential information through abandoned domain names.<\/p>\n
One researcher tested this theory by re-registering old domain names for merged businesses. Surprisingly, he was able to receive large amounts of confidential information \u2014 such as bank correspondence, legal documents, and invoices \u2014 without hacking.<\/p>\n
The takeaway is that it\u2019s better to hold on to old domain names. As it turns out, it is the cheapest form of cybersecurity insurance policy for your business.<\/p>\n
7) Educate your employees<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Sometimes, your own employees can lead your business into cybersecurity doom \u2014 that is, if they don\u2019t know enough.<\/p>\n
Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/p>\n
8) Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Keeping your business secure online isn’t just about protecting your website. You should also place measures to keep your emails secure.<\/p>\n
Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nIt protects sensitive information exchanged through your website \u2014 including logins, credit card numbers, and forms. With an SSL certificate, all of these data are encrypted. This prevents hackers from intercepting these pieces of information and using them to their advantage.<\/p>\n
3) Update your software<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
To reduce the likelihood of software vulnerabilities, make sure to install software updates as soon as they are released.<\/p>\n
If you haven’t already, create a policy to manage every piece of software you’re using on your website \u2013 and assign someone the task of maintaining them.<\/p>\n
4) Make password security a priority<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Many businesses attempt to enforce a password policy, but their employees often take them for granted. Invest in educating your staff and making sure that they understand the importance of a strong password.<\/p>\n
Although strong passwords are an important step, they’re not foolproof. The most technologically advanced cybercriminals can crack even the strongest of passwords. For this reason, it’s a good idea to use tools \u2014 such as a single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication \u2014 to prevent password breach.<\/p>\n
5) Protect your website using firewalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Installing a firewall will take your website protection<\/a> up a notch. Since DDoS attacks are becoming a common threat to many businesses online, your website must be able to detect malicious traffic quickly and stop it before it can get to your site.<\/p>\nFirewalls have been around since the beginning of network security. And many people still use them to this day simply because they get the job done.<\/p>\n
6) Keep hold of unwanted domain names<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
If you plan to rebrand your business \u2014 or decide to change your domain name \u2014 don’t just discard the old one.<\/p>\n
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says that cybercriminals can access confidential information through abandoned domain names.<\/p>\n
One researcher tested this theory by re-registering old domain names for merged businesses. Surprisingly, he was able to receive large amounts of confidential information \u2014 such as bank correspondence, legal documents, and invoices \u2014 without hacking.<\/p>\n
The takeaway is that it\u2019s better to hold on to old domain names. As it turns out, it is the cheapest form of cybersecurity insurance policy for your business.<\/p>\n
7) Educate your employees<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Sometimes, your own employees can lead your business into cybersecurity doom \u2014 that is, if they don\u2019t know enough.<\/p>\n
Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/p>\n
8) Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Keeping your business secure online isn’t just about protecting your website. You should also place measures to keep your emails secure.<\/p>\n
Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Many businesses attempt to enforce a password policy, but their employees often take them for granted. Invest in educating your staff and making sure that they understand the importance of a strong password.<\/p>\n
Although strong passwords are an important step, they’re not foolproof. The most technologically advanced cybercriminals can crack even the strongest of passwords. For this reason, it’s a good idea to use tools \u2014 such as a single sign-on (SSO) and two-factor authentication \u2014 to prevent password breach.<\/p>\n
5) Protect your website using firewalls<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Installing a firewall will take your website protection<\/a> up a notch. Since DDoS attacks are becoming a common threat to many businesses online, your website must be able to detect malicious traffic quickly and stop it before it can get to your site.<\/p>\nFirewalls have been around since the beginning of network security. And many people still use them to this day simply because they get the job done.<\/p>\n
6) Keep hold of unwanted domain names<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
If you plan to rebrand your business \u2014 or decide to change your domain name \u2014 don’t just discard the old one.<\/p>\n
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says that cybercriminals can access confidential information through abandoned domain names.<\/p>\n
One researcher tested this theory by re-registering old domain names for merged businesses. Surprisingly, he was able to receive large amounts of confidential information \u2014 such as bank correspondence, legal documents, and invoices \u2014 without hacking.<\/p>\n
The takeaway is that it\u2019s better to hold on to old domain names. As it turns out, it is the cheapest form of cybersecurity insurance policy for your business.<\/p>\n
7) Educate your employees<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Sometimes, your own employees can lead your business into cybersecurity doom \u2014 that is, if they don\u2019t know enough.<\/p>\n
Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/p>\n
8) Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Keeping your business secure online isn’t just about protecting your website. You should also place measures to keep your emails secure.<\/p>\n
Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nFirewalls have been around since the beginning of network security. And many people still use them to this day simply because they get the job done.<\/p>\n
6) Keep hold of unwanted domain names<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
If you plan to rebrand your business \u2014 or decide to change your domain name \u2014 don’t just discard the old one.<\/p>\n
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) says that cybercriminals can access confidential information through abandoned domain names.<\/p>\n
One researcher tested this theory by re-registering old domain names for merged businesses. Surprisingly, he was able to receive large amounts of confidential information \u2014 such as bank correspondence, legal documents, and invoices \u2014 without hacking.<\/p>\n
The takeaway is that it\u2019s better to hold on to old domain names. As it turns out, it is the cheapest form of cybersecurity insurance policy for your business.<\/p>\n
7) Educate your employees<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Sometimes, your own employees can lead your business into cybersecurity doom \u2014 that is, if they don\u2019t know enough.<\/p>\n
Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/p>\n
8) Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Keeping your business secure online isn’t just about protecting your website. You should also place measures to keep your emails secure.<\/p>\n
Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Sometimes, your own employees can lead your business into cybersecurity doom \u2014 that is, if they don\u2019t know enough.<\/p>\n
Employees who don\u2019t know what a phishing email looks like or how malware works may just fall right into these traps. At the end of the day, your business will be the one suffering from their ignorance.<\/p>\n
As a business owner, make sure to educate every employee about the website security risks they may encounter and how to best respond to them.<\/p>\n
8) Make sure you have email protection<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Keeping your business secure online isn’t just about protecting your website. You should also place measures to keep your emails secure.<\/p>\n
Email is a common platform that hackers use to breach your online security \u2014 often through malware attachments or phishing attempts.<\/p>\n
Prevent this by getting an Email Protection service for your emails.<\/p>\n
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