Headlines about major data breaches are a reminder that no organisation is immune. The good news is that most breaches share common causes, and businesses of any size can learn from them.
Four lessons to apply today
1. Protect credentials. Stolen or weak passwords are behind many breaches. Use multi-factor authentication everywhere possible.
2. Secure your databases and cloud storage. Misconfigured databases exposed to the internet are a frequent cause of large leaks. Review access settings regularly.
3. Collect and keep only what you need. The less personal data you store, the less can be exposed.
4. Have an incident response plan. Knowing who does what when something goes wrong reduces damage and recovery time.
“Most breaches are not caused by sophisticated attacks but by basic security gaps that could have been closed.”
Midway Global Services helps businesses identify and close security gaps before attackers find them. Contact us for a security assessment.
While larger corporations often have complex data security systems in place, small businesses can also fall victim to a cyber attack if they do not take steps to protect themselves