As discussed in Part 1, strong cybersecurity is essential for every company, regardless of size, because of the growing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks. Part 2 will discuss Mitigate Traveling Threats, Multifactor Authentication, and Strong Password Policy.

Mitigate Traveling Threats

Less than 33% of businesses consider cybersecurity with regards to employee traveling or working offsite, even though their employees are accessing company data on their smartphones, laptops, and tablets while traveling for business. The danger of cybercriminals exploiting unsecured Wi-Fi networks is real, and business travelers are quite vulnerable when they are using their mobile devices in public facilities. Fortunately, there are affordable preventive measures available that can help prevent successful cyberattacks.

Firstly, employees should only bring the devices they need on a busines trip. Prior to leaving, highly sensitive data should be removed from the devices they will be using while traveling. Secondly, all software, including cybersecurity solutions, should be updated on these devices before departure. Thirdly, the purpose and location of the business trip should not be shared over social media. Finally, employees should be trained regarding cybersecurity risks arising from traveling.

Multifactor Authentication

Multifactor authentication secures data on the professional and personal devices of employees by requiring an additional layer for verification. By using this protocol, data can be protected even if a cybercriminal steals an individual’s password. Using multifactor authentication may sufficiently discourage cybercriminals from targeting your company.

Strong Password Policy

The implementation of a strong password policy will immediately strengthen your company’s cybersecurity. Affordable solutions can allow you to revise the passwords of your employees every 90 days. The same software can provide random and complex passwords automatically. In addition, a password can only be used for a single login. Although it seems tedious, a strong password policy is a cost-effective and powerful precaution against cyberthreats.

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