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8 security tips for small businesses

Malwarebytes

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. Use a firewall and VPN A firewall protects an entry point to a network while a VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between two networks.

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Top 12 Firewall Best Practices to Optimize Network Security

eSecurity Planet

Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic while also preventing unauthorized access. Examine the rationale behind present rules, considering previous security concerns and revisions. Configurations, network diagrams, and security rules should be documented for future reference and auditing.

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Beware the Cyber Ghouls: Spooky Threats Lurking in Digital Shadows

SecureWorld News

The crucifix : Regular backups, robust firewalls, and anti-malware software can drive away these bloodsuckers, keeping your system safe from sudden data "drain." Shadow IoT devices: ghosts of unsecured endpoints Ghosts, or "shadow" IoT devices, are forgotten or poorly secured gadgets connected to the network that often go undetected.

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Why SMBs are Under Attack by Ransomware

Webroot

This includes essential security measures like firewalls, endpoint protection and DNS protection. And, since even firewalls can be circumvented, it means keeping backups of all business data so you never have to pay a ransom to get your data back. Attacks like BEC are less about malware and more about manipulating people.

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What is advanced persistent threat? Explaining APT security

CyberSecurity Insiders

Ultimately, if your employees have a security-first mindset and understand the threats, many APTs can be prevented. A robust security awareness program in which training is consistent and engaging is critical. Other best practices : Maintain backups! Patch, patch, patch.

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An MSP and SMB guide to disaster preparation, recovery and remediation

Webroot

It may be as simple as the deployment of antivirus plus backup and recovery applications for your end users, or a more complex approach with security operations center (SOC) tools or managed response solutions coupled with network security tools such as DNS and Web filtering, network and endpoint firewalls, VPNs, backup and recovery and others.

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Cyber Security Awareness and Risk Management

Spinone

How to Enhance Cyber Security Awareness and Cyber Intelligence Enterprise cyber security awareness and cyber risk management programs encircle a full range of actions required to protect corporate IT infrastructure and sensitive data. What are the benefits of cyber security awareness trainings?