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1 . Understand the targets
patches to eliminate them . You must make sure that you ’ ve
There is a common misconception that only large scale
installed the latest , on all potential attack surfaces .
companies are its prey and SMEs are safe . However , results
7 . Detect latent threats
show a complete different picture . SMEs are infact more vulnerable . No company or bank account is safe .
There is a huge possibility that your system contains a number of latent threats . It might be a hostile link or
2 . Secure all internet threat vectors
attachment waiting to be opened . As such , all
Multiple attack vectors including user behavior , applications , and systems are exploited by the modern attacks and having a mere firewall is not enough . Email ,
applications — whether locally hosted or cloudbased — must be regularly scanned and patched for vulnerabilities .
web applications , remote users , on-site users , the network
8 . Prevent new attacks
perimeter , and remote access are some of the attack vendors .
Attacks are evolving and coming your way every day . To stop them , you need advanced , dynamic protection with
3 . Secure all attack surfaces
sandbox analysis and access to up-to-the-minute global
With more and more businesses migrating to virtual and
threat intelligence .
cloud environments , hybrid networks are increasingly becoming the norm . Effectively securing cloud or SaaSbased applications like Office 365 requires a comprehensive solution designed to centrally manage hybrid networks .
4 . Educate your users
User behavior can be your single greatest vulnerability .
Good security is a combination of enforcement , monitoring , and user education — especially against threats like phishing , spear phishing , typo-squatting and social engineering .
9 . Use a good backup solution
A simple and reliable backup system is the need of the hour . When data is corrupted or stolen by malware , simply restore from backup and get started .
10 . Keep management simple
As networks and threat landscapes are growing more complex , security management can become a major burden on IT staff . And this will only cause security gaps .
Minimize both risk and cost with a simple , comprehensive solution that provides “ single-pane-of-glass ” security administration and visibility across your
entire infrastructure .
5 . Don ’ t forget your remote workforce
The mobile revolution drives productivity but it also means much of your workforce is connected via personal devices which creates a huge potential gap in your security if not properly protected .
6 . Keep your systems updated
When vulnerabilities in platforms , operating systems , and applications are discovered , vendors issue updates and
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As cybercriminals become more sophisticated in their use of social engineering techniques to indulge more end users into downloading malware , it ’ s only a matter of time before IT organizations find themselves routinely dealing with these attacks . The real issue at hand is the poor state of data management hygiene that exists inside most IT organizations today . For this reason , it is imperative that organizations revisit their data protection strategies . Some of these tips may be more challenging to implement than others . Safe computing should be practiced — and maintaining that awareness over time — may be the most difficult , but it may also bring the greatest benefits .