Why Is Cybersecurity Of A Company Imperative And How To Strengthen It?
Strong cybersecurity strategies are the only ways to armor a business – no matter how small or big – against security threats. It is software and device vulnerabilities that hackers misuse to forcefully enter the security system, hijack the company, and steal money and user information. The most vicious recent attacks on elite firms like Uber, eBay, and Google, and the account hacking of ‘Mark Zuckerberg’, CEO of Facebook, indicate that a company, no matter big, is always under the radar of unethical hackers.
The thing that’s most surprising is that hackers were able to jump the fence of such giants too. So, it is impossible to avoid the risk of a security breach then? Well, it’s not impossible, but no strategy is full-proof since every code develops bugs over time and bugs are hackable software flaws. However, if you read through reputed journals like the wall street journal, you’ll come across cyber strengthening tips by experts. Such tips will certainly make your cyber defense better than before.
How To Increase The Cybersecurity Of A Company?
The best ways to strengthen the security of your social accounts and IoT devices are given below.
- Avoid Common Password Mistakes
Did you know that the social media hacking of ‘Mark Zuckerberg’, the CEO of Facebook, happened because he used the same password for all his accounts? It is a clear indication that password mistakes are unforgivable. Follow the tips mentioned below to ensure you commit no such mistake.
- Make sure that you change the default backdoor password, and when you do, change it to something long – more than 12 characters at least
- Most safe passwords are about 20 characters long and the characters include letters, symbols, and digits
- Use a different password for every single device/account and share those passwords with no one
- Protect The Network
Protecting the network is an immediate priority. As long as you have been careful to store pieces of information in different independent networks, hackers will not be able to breach the security of all networks even if they hack 1 network. And that’s how you can minimize the damage.
- Protect The Software
Software needs protection from bugs. And the best ways to clean bugs are:
- Installing software updates
- Not using pirated software
- Using software testing services before launching the product for public use
- Using network testing services to keep the cloud storage free of bugs
- Hiring ethical hackers or running bug-bounty programs to identify and sweep bugs from the codes
On a closing note, do not forget to install a firewall and an antivirus alongside following all the above-listed tips.
