Cybercrime is the fastest growing crime globally. Clarity Insurance Brokers can advise you on the best way to protect your business and IP.
Top Cyber Security Tips
As well as organising cyber insurance protection for your business operation, you should also take steps to mitigate and minimise your own cyber risk.
Following are some easy steps that you can take to reduce your cybercrime exposure:
1. Prioritise Software Updates:
Updates often patch critical security flaws that hackers exploit to enter your network.
Keeping software current is one of the simplest ways to lock out intruders.
2. Enforce Robust Password Habits:
Treat passwords as your primary defense.
Use long, unique phrases for every account and avoid obvious personal details.
A password manager is highly recommended to securely generate and store complex credentials.
3. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA):
MFA requires a second form of verification – such as a mobile app code or SMS—beyond just a password.
This ensures that even if credentials are stolen, your systems remains secure.
4. Secure Your Backups:
Maintain regular data backups stored in a separate, secure location – not on your main server or premises.
If using cloud storage, verify the provider’s contingency plans and server locations.
And test the back-ups regularly to ensure that they can be easily installed in the event of a cyber incident.
5. Invest in Staff Awareness:
Your team can be your greatest vulnerability or your strongest shield.
Formal training helps staff recognise warning signs and follow internal security protocols effectively.
6. Verify Before You Click:
Phishing remains a top threat.
Scammers often impersonate banks or suppliers to request urgent payments or login details.
Always verify suspicious requests via a quick phone call to a known, trusted number.
