Risk & Business Magazine Branch Benefits Consultants Fall 2016 | Page 29

CYBER SECURITY

“Despite significant cybersecurity exposures,
85 percent of small business owners believe
their company is safe from hackers, viruses,
malware or a data breach.”
4. Download and install software
updates for your operating systems
and applications as they become
available.
5.

Make backup copies of important
business data and information.

6.

Control physical access to
your computers and network
components.

7.

Secure your Wi-Fi networks. If
you have a Wi-Fi network for your
workplace make sure it is secure
and hidden.

8.

Require individual user accounts for
each employee.

9. Limit employee access to data and
information, and limit authority to
install software.
10. Regularly change passwords.
In addition to the listed tips, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
provides a tool for small businesses
that can create and save a custom
cyber security plan for your company,
choosing from a menu of expert advice to
address your specific business needs and

concerns. It can be found at www.fcc.gov/
cyberplanner.
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PARTNER
A data breach could cripple your small
business, costing you thousands or
millions of dollars in lost sales and/
or damages. Contact Branch Benefits
Consultants today. We have the tools
necessary to ensure you have the proper
coverage to protect your company against
losses from cyber attacks. +

FALL 2016

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