Every business needs cyber security

It seems pretty obvious that big corporations and businesses with hundreds of computers and tablets, wired and wireless networks and digital assets need cyber security. These usually are the targets of scammers and hackers, who steal information and cost the company millions of dollars. What if you are a small business, though? That kind of loss could be catastrophic and can put an end to your business. Even the smallest businesses need excellent cyber security and network security to protect their information and their clients’ information.

Teknnika keeps up with the latest technology and the latest techniques to protect you from digital attacks. Every time one scam or hack is defeated, another one comes along, which is why we also keep up with what the hackers and scammers are doing. Teknnika uses the best equipment and the latest methods to ensure the safety of your information.

Who needs cyber security?

That answer is easy: Everyone. Unless your business is 100 percent brick and mortar with no digital communications or files, you need cyber security. Even small businesses have client information that is stored digitally, employees who use cellphones for work and wireless networks for employees and visitors to use.

What is cyber security?

Cyber security is the practice of protecting your networks and equipment from digital attacks that are aimed at stealing or destroying valuable information; extorting money; or interrupting normal business processes. Any device that stores digital data is a sitting target for attack, especially mobile phones and any device connected to the internet or a wireless network.

What about network security?

Most businesses today have networks, usually wireless, on which data is transmitted and stored. This includes cloud storage, email, instant messages and internet access. Effective network security manages access to your network. This type of security stops threats from entering or spreading on your network. It gives you, the network owner, control of who accesses your information. Security measures keep unauthorized users from carrying out threats on your network. It is vital to ensure every device and every user in your organization are secure.

How can you protect yourself?

According to Ready.gov, which provides information to help people plan ahead for all kinds of disasters, there are a few steps you can take to help prevent cyber attacks:

• Keep software and operating systems up-to-date
• Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
• Watch for suspicious activity. When in doubt, don’t click. Do not provide personal information.
• Use encrypted internet communications.
• Create backup files.
• Protect your home and/or business wireless network.

Depending on your level of technical knowledge and ability, some of that might be easier said than done. That’s where we come in. If it is connected to a network, Teknnika can take care of it.

Let the experts handle your cyber security

When the future of your business is at stake, you want the best protection available. Scammers and hackers do not care about the size of your business or whether you can afford a cyber attack. They only care about doing harm or making a profit. In fact, smaller businesses are one of their preferred targets because they lack the IT resources to implement and maintain a cyber security system. Business owners have enough to worry about without worrying whether every laptop, cellphone, tablet, server, desktop computer, router and digital device is secure. Teknnika has the network security and cyber security knowledge and experience to keep your digital assets safe. Contact us today to see how we can help you.