Cybersecurity tips for your business

How can I keep my small business safe from cybersecurity threats?

• Clean desk policy: Don’t write Post-it notes with any username or password information and leave them on your desk. Hackers have been known to physically follow people into their building to try and get information. Be aware of anyone looking over your shoulder.
• Social media: Don’t post travel plans or other personal information. Hackers use social media to get to know you. 
• Watch for the unexpected: A random flash drive hanging around with an intriguing label? A phone call, email, text, calendar invite that you weren’t expecting? Think twice before engaging. 
• Never use public WIFI with a work device unless you’re using a VPN.
• Look for phishing email red flags. Don’t let your team be tricked into giving away sensitive information or taking a dangerous action (such as clicking a link or opening an attachment). Phishing emails can look very legitimate (like it came from someone internal).