Discussion and advice about small business data security issues by a 20 year IT veteran of the Michigan IT Services firm Eclipse Consulting.
Businesses often overlook data security risks until issues arise. Key strategies to safeguard data include encryption, strong passwords, software updates, antivirus software, data backups, and employee training. For physical data, ensure secure storage, proper document handling, and regular audits. Implementing these measures can reduce data breaches and protect sensitive information. In the busy-ness of business,…
Smartphones and tablets have become essential devices for business operations. With the rise of remote work and mobile device usage in the business environment, it’s more important than ever to ensure that these devices are secure and managed efficiently. Endpoint management and malware prevention on smartphones and tablet devices are not just a recommendation; they…
Are you concerned about BYOD risks? Bring your own device (BYOD) is the practice of allowing employees to use their own technology for company-sanctioned work. BYOD seeped into office culture as mobile phones became more common. Over time, employees started connecting their work email and taking work calls on their mobile devices. Companies struggled to…
How much of your email is real business email? If you’re like most business professionals, you spend a lot of time keeping unwanted emails out of your inbox, while trying not to miss any messages from clients, colleagues and prospects. You may use various tools like: But no matter how many tools you have, educating your…
You KNOW you could have / should have done more to protect your business data… but now it’s too late and your computers have been compromised. What should you do in the event of a data security breach? 1. CALL IT DATA SECURITY PROFESSIONALS ASAP! Just like a fire or medical emergency, time is of…
With all the news about data security breaches and malware attacks, businesses are finally starting to take network security more seriously… as they should! Downtime and data loss can have a devastating impact on a business. Small businesses are not immune from criminals with malicious intent. In fact, 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses because…