Cybersecurity should be one of your business’ highest priorities, yet many employers think that just changing your password regularly is sufficient.

Savvy business owners should check out these three cybersecurity tricks you may not have considered:

With businesses more and more likely to issue smartphones to their employees, it’s imperative that the data on these mobile devices does not fall prey to cyberattack – or even just garden variety theft. Andrew Hoog, CEO of Viaforensics, told Forbes that companies that issue Android or iPhone devices to employees should be able to “remotely lock, tack, or wipe your phone from anywhere in the world.”

On iOS devices it is the “Find My iPhone” feature, and on Android devices, these features are located in the device manager. Legislators nationwide are already pushing for these features on all smartphones, with preliminary data showing they cut down on robberies and thefts.

2. Require Cybersecurity From Vendors.

Sure, you may have your cyberducks in a row, but what about the third-party vendors who have access to your business and customer data?

3. Communicate, Innovate With Your IT Department.

Depending on your industry, your management’s personal experience with computers may vary from that of an expert to a babe in the woods. Whether a business has an in-house IT department or the position has been outsourced, employers should lean on these tech professionals for new ways to promote cybersecurity. This may mean more regular email/web safety training with staff or even running cybersecurity “drills.”

By fostering a healthy channel of communication with your IT squad early on, business owners will be less likely to scramble when a cyberattack occurs.

These tricks aren’t that difficult to implement, but they may mean major changes for your business’ cybersecurity.

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Related Resources:

  • Cybersecurity Needs Expanding Beyond Computers or Your Pocket and Into Your Home (BusinessWire)
  • Top 5 Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
  • Protect Your Firm From Cyber Attack: Tips to Boost Cyber Security (FindLaw’s Technologist)
  • SBA Offers Free Small Biz Cybersecurity Course (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)

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