Cybersecurity practices every business must adopt in 2020

The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced businesses to look at security from a new perspective, considering that the risks have increased manifold. There are endless ways in which a security breach can occur, and therefore, there is no-size-fits-all solution. Businesses have to be both proactive and reactive in their approach, so that they can tackle all kinds of possible situations. In this post, we are sharing some of the best cybersecurity practices that must be adopted by every business, regardless of other factors. 

1. Know your networked devices. Every device that is connected to the network or internet can be hacked, and therefore, even your IP cameras and other personal gadgets used by employees for business work should be carefully managed. Businesses need to be aware of how these networked devices are being used, accessed, and managed on a regular basis. 
2. Train your people. Even a long essay is not enough to explain the relevance of cybersecurity training and awareness for employees. You have to train your people, so that they remain on the forefront of ensuring security. This may mean hiring cybersecurity experts to conduct workshops, but training should be an inclusive element of your plan. 
3. Focus on access management. No matter whether yours is a small company or a large one, you have to consider access management on priority. This may mean using an Identity & Access management tool for your business, and more importantly, you may have to keep an eye on specific networked assets and privilege account holders. 
4. Password protection is a must. There are various ways to ensure password protection. Firstly, ensure that employees know the meaning of strong and long passwords, which have complex characters. Secondly, change all default details immediately after a product or software has been deployed. Default usernames and passwords are easy to hack, and hackers don’t even need to put in a lot of effort. Finally, ensure that employees are using a password manager. 
5. Review your cybersecurity policies. As the cybersecurity concerns evolve and change, you have to reconsider and update your policies. Ensure that your business focuses on the possible threats and security issues that are more critical or serious within your niche and industry. 

A few basic steps can help you prevent data theft and security breaches, because the aftermath of a breach can be more complex than you think.