Cybersecurity Best Practices for Business
Practical steps that reduce the risk of ransomware, data theft and downtime.
Zero trust, simply put
Do not assume anything inside your network is safe. Verify every user and device, and give each only the access it needs.
Protect every endpoint
Use managed endpoint protection, keep devices patched and encrypt laptops.
Use multi-factor authentication
MFA blocks most credential-theft attacks. Enable it for email, remote access and administrator accounts first.
Back up and test
Keep offsite and immutable backups, and test restores regularly. Backups are your last defence against ransomware.
Train your people
Phishing remains the commonest entry point. Short, regular awareness sessions help.
Quick wins
- MFA on email and VPN
- Automatic patching enabled
- Endpoint protection on every device
- Backups tested this quarter
- Admin accounts reviewed
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