{"id":5506,"date":"2022-03-07T08:30:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T13:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nexela.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=5506"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:24:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T19:24:45","slug":"3-cybersecurity-strategies-every-modern-business-must-think-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nexela.com\/?p=5506","title":{"rendered":"3 Cybersecurity Strategies Every Modern Business Must Think About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If your business struggles with network security, you\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s one of the most challenging parts of running a business, and even if you do invest a ton of time, effort, and money into your security systems, chances are you could still be doing at least something better. Today, we want to talk about three ways you can improve your company\u2019s security without completely draining your bank account.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Encrypt Whenever Possible<\/h2>\n<p>Encryption in and of itself will make your data and communications more secure. Encryption scrambles your data so that it is unrecognizable to your average viewer. Encryption helps to keep your data secure from those who might harm it or steal it. Some common ways businesses implement encryption include virtual private networks, which encrypt traffic moving to and from your network to any connected devices. Other businesses might encrypt data storage, as well as communications. If you want to get started with encryption, a good place to begin is by calling us!<\/p>\n<h2>Implement Multi-Factor Authentication<\/h2>\n<p>Multi-factor authentication is a practice which attempts to make the password obsolete through the implementation of additional authentication measures. Basically, instead of using one credential to access an account, you use multiple credentials of various types. We recommend that you use something you have (a smartphone), something you know (a password), and something you are (a biometric) to keep as many accounts secure as possible. With so many barriers to your data, hackers are sure to hesitate against your network.<\/p>\n<h2>Practice Zero-Trust Policies<\/h2>\n<p>Zero-trust policies have gained a lot of traction in the business world, and it\u2019s easy to see why. They are a means to guarantee that whoever is accessing important data on your infrastructure is who they claim to be. If the user cannot verify their identity, they cannot access the data, period. This goes for anyone, not just the average office worker. Even executives are subject to the same zero-trust policies. This helps to make data much more secure and controlled, and while it can be a bit tricky to implement, we recommend trying it out if you can.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let security be a major pain point for your business. Get started with better solutions today by reaching out to us at (215) 525-3223.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your business struggles with network security, you\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s one of the most challenging parts of running a business, and even if you do invest a ton of time, effort, and money into your security systems, chances are you could still be doing at least something better. 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