FEATURE


BUSINESS CRIME & PROTECTION


‘Defending against modern cyber


threats requires a layered approach to IT security’


HOW CAN BUSINESSES AVOID ISSUES LIKE THIS? Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet to prevent all the risks from cyber-criminals. Defending against modern cyber threats requires a layered approach to IT security. If you think of it like protecting a physical building, you


start by locking doors and windows, but you may add additional layers like an alarm, CCTV cameras and maybe even a safe for valuables. Here are some steps all businesses should be taking:


• Ensure people can only set long, complex passwords for systems


• Enable multi-factor authentication, meaning you need more than just a username and password to gain access to systems, such as a one-time code


• Keep all systems and applications updated, including computers, servers and mobile phones


• Educate all employees on the modern threats and, in particular, social engineering techniques


• Ensure backups are taken regularly (multiple times per day) and at least one backup is offsite, so it’s not accessible to the systems being backed up


• Work towards the Cyber Essentials standards and certification.


For more information about steps your business should take to defend itself, visit www.ncsc.gov.uk


48 business network June 2021


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