{"id":35600,"date":"2020-07-06T00:41:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T19:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=35600"},"modified":"2020-10-12T00:11:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-11T18:41:22","slug":"security-hacks-to-keep-your-data-safe-from-insider-and-external-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/security-hacks-to-keep-your-data-safe-from-insider-and-external-threats\/","title":{"rendered":"Security Hacks to Keep Your Data Safe from Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to keeping your business safe online, while you might think that you are the exception, the reality is that everyone is at some level of risk. Whether your business is big or small, there is a very real chance that at some point, your database and information will become vulnerable to cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n<p>This is why it\u2019s crucial to keep your business safe when you\u2019re operating it online through various software programs. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the best security hacks to keep your business safe online.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1-keep-track-of-all-activity\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Keep Track of All Activity<\/h2>\n<p>When you think of security breaches in terms of your business, what is the first thing that comes to mind? It\u2019s most likely hackers and phishers \u2013 anonymous sources that are external, who are intent on breaking into your business database.<\/p>\n<p>However, you\u2019ve also got internal threats to think about, as well. Anyone who has access to your brand\u2019s database from within has the opportunity to steal data, too. This is why it\u2019s so important to keep track of everyone\u2019s activity. Try implementing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.interguardsoftware.com\/employee-monitoring-software\/\">employee monitoring software<\/a>, so that you can manage and track their movements, without them feeling like you\u2019re micro-managing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-encrypt-all-data\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Encrypt All Data<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most basic but most important ways to keep your business safe online is to encrypt your data. This means encrypting any files that you share online through your brand\u2019s website or any information that you create, or that your clients share as well.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019ve got an online platform for your business and data is being shared around, it\u2019s vital that this space is <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalguardian.com\/blog\/what-data-encryption\">encrypted<\/a>. This means that it\u2019s secured with code so that only people who have already been granted permission can gain access. This means that even if a hacker gets into your storage, they shouldn\u2019t be able to access individual files.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3-lock-your-wi-fi\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lock Your Wi-Fi<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019ve got a large team of employees who all require the internet to do their jobs, it can be hard to lock your wireless network, and keep it private. It needs to be shared so that everyone has access to the internet at work, but you\u2019ve also got to keep it safe.<\/p>\n<p>Having a safe, secure network is inherent to keeping hackers out. Unless you take further steps to lock it down and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/three-good-reasons-to-loc_b_599945\">restrict general access<\/a> to your Wi-Fi, you\u2019re leaving it vulnerable to being hacked. You\u2019ve got to make sure that not just anyone can access the network.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4-limit-what-users-can-do\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Limit What Users Can Do<\/h2>\n<p>Remember when we talked about your employees having access to the Wi-Fi and work database? While this is important, this doesn\u2019t mean that they need complete administrative access to all of your virtual resources.<\/p>\n<p>This space can be saved for the IT department. Limiting what users can do with their work accounts is another way to prevent internal security breaches.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping your business safe when it\u2019s online isn\u2019t easy. However, with the right tools and security measures in place, you can lower your risk of being hacked, both internally and externally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to keeping your business safe online, while you might think that you are the exception, the reality is that everyone is at some level of risk. Whether your business is big or small, there is a very real chance that at some point, your database and information will become vulnerable to cyber-attacks. 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