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Across sectors, cyberattacks are at an all-time high. Bad actors are becoming bolder and have more tools at their fingertips for quickly hacking into devices and networks than they’ve ever had—with generative AI, that’s only getting worse. It is essential that all businesses—no matter the sector, no matter the size—invest in tight cyber defense strategies. Let’s walk through three simple questions that your business should be asking to make sure you have an airtight cybersecurity policy in place.

Question #1: Does our team know how to identify cybersecurity threats and prevent them?

The Human Firewall: According to IBM, human error is responsible for 95% of cybersecurity breaches. Conversely, this also means that your first line of defense against cyber threats is educating your staff. The ability of your team to identify phishing emails, suspicious links, or odd requests can mean the difference between a normal Tuesday and an operations meltdown. Regular training sessions, updates on the latest threats, and practice drills will keep your team vigilant.

Best Practices: Encourage strong password policies, use of two-factor authentication, and zero-trust policies. Ensure that employees know not to leave sensitive information exposed and to report any suspicious activity immediately.

Question #2: Do we have a plan in place in case of a cyberattack?

Have a Plan: A robust incident response plan will mean that if (and when) a security breach occurs, you are not scrambling to catch up. Your plan should outline roles and responsibilities, steps to contain the breach, and processes to recover compromised systems. A good plan should be current and comprehensive, and your team should be familiar with it.

Backup and Recovery: In the wake of a cyberattack, data recovery is crucial. Does your business have an encrypted and secure backup of your critical data? Can you restore your systems quickly to minimize downtime?

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that your incident response plan is in line with industry regulations and legal requirements. In the event of data breaches, knowing the correct procedures for notification and mitigation can save your business from heavy fines and legal entanglements.

Question #3: How are we staying ahead of cybersecurity threats?

Proactive Monitoring: Protecting your business from cyberattacks is an ongoing process. It is important to develop several layers of defense; Unified Threat Management (UTM) is a comprehensive approach to network security that combines multiple security features into a single, integrated, and thorough solution.

Partner with Cybersecurity Experts: Cybersecurity is a complex field that is constantly evolving. It requires a lot of upkeep and maintenance and can be complicated to handle in-house. A managed IT service provider like Eastern Data provides specialized solutions to protect your business effectively and proactively and will take care of all the details.

Partner with Eastern Data

At Eastern Data, we provide the expertise and solutions necessary to answer the critical questions listed above with confidence. Here’s how we can help:

Security Services: Most SMBs lack capital and personnel expertise to invest in their cybersecurity infrastructure. We use advanced threat detection tools to identify and respond to threats in real-time, and to keep your networks and endpoints updated and invulnerable to breaches.

Proactive Planning: Eastern Data ensures that our clients’ security environments evolve and stay-up to date. We work alongside your business to develop a plan tailored to your needs and provide frequent technology reviews and recommendations to make sure that your cybersecurity plan is robust and within your budget.

Ongoing Partnership: We believe in creating plans that will grow and evolve with your business. We offer 24/7 remote support, and a dedicated service team to meet your unique needs as they arise.

A firm cybersecurity plan is not a luxury: it’s an essential component of modern business. By asking the right questions and partnering with a dedicated IT provider like Eastern Data, you can set your business up for current security and future success.