Nobody wants to think about the worst-case scenario, but if a cyberattack hits your business, every second counts when it comes to figuring out the extent of the damage and stopping it from spreading and costing you more in damages.

According to the National Small Business Association, from phishing scams to data breaches, the average attack costs $9,000. This number can get a lot higher the longer your network remains down. One of the ways to help minimize the damage is by having a technology service provider (TSP) working with you. Let’s break down the essential steps you and your TSP will do following a cyberattack.

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Contain the Breach

The very first step you and your tech team need to take after confirming a  cyberattack ocurred is isolating the compromised servers .  Figure out which servers are  affected  and quarantine  them . You can do this by disconnecting the server s  from the internet, disabling remote access and chang ing  all passwords.

Determine the Extent of the Cyberattack

Once the hacked servers are isolated from your network, it’s time to figure out what ’ s compromised. Also, find out who was affected by the breach, including the personal data of your employees, customers and professional partners.

If You Have Data Backups, Use Them

After completing your assessment of what data and pieces of your infrastructure are affected, you need to use your backup data to keep your business operational. The longer your IT is down ,  the more money your business will lose. However, check to make sure the hackers haven’t compromised your backups before turning them on . O therwise ,  you’re back to square one.

Inform Everyone Affected

When things start to settle down, you need to let people know your business was hacked. This step can be difficult for many business owners because sharing bad news is never easy. However,  you must  inform your business partners, customers and everyone else  on  what happened because trying to cover it up will only make things worse. Also, keep in mind that you should also inform your local authorities and governing bodies within your industry to stay compliant with any regulations.

How We Can Help

Now that you know what to do during a cyberattack, hopefully, you never have to follow these steps. The best time to stop a cyberattack is before it occurs. If you realized while reading this that you don’t have data backups, a contingency plan or a  disaster plan in place, then we can help save your data. Our team of cybersecurity experts can audit your network and determine what you need to meet and exceed industry data compliance regulations. Keep your essential data safe.

Don’t Wait Until After the Hack

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Your employee just opened an email that looked like it was from you and clicked an attached link. Your data has been infiltrated, and you are under a cyberattack. According to CSO Online, 92 percent of malware is delivered by email. Considering that email is a major tool for your business, you may have an attack waiting to happen right now. If this scenario seems a little too plausible, then you need a digital risk management plan.

Don’t wait till after the attack, start building a plan now.

 

Digital Risk Management

You may be asking yourself, what is digital risk management? It is a security solution made to fit each unique business. You may have threats specific to your industry. There may be certain local, state and federal regulations to follow. You may even have certain budgetary restrictions. An MSP will create a digital risk management plan that addresses each of these concerns, along with creating an action plan that changes as your business does. By being vigilant of threats to your system and having a plan in place for an active attack, you can rest easy knowing that your MSP is there to protect your business.

 

Evolving Technology, Evolving Threats

You know that technology is evolving at an incredible speed. With that comes the evolution of threats to that technology. Email phishing scams, cybercriminals, ransomware and good old-fashioned human error are just a few of the risks your business faces every day. By assessing your vulnerabilities, an MSP can provide your business with the specific security solution your business needs. If you can invest in new technology, why not invest in a protection plan that grows with your business.

 

Invest in Your Future

We know that you want to spend your money wisely. From improving your employee’s workspaces to a new coffee maker in the breakroom, every decision has been carefully thought out. Why not devote that same energy into a security solution? Your MSP will work with you to make a tailored action plan for your business, that’s within your budget. They will guide you through what is necessary in a plan, and what types of protection your business may or may not need. Investing in a quality digital risk management plan now will save you money later.

 

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Running a company can be overwhelming. Let us take something off your plate. With our expertise on your side, you can rest easy knowing that your information is protected. Contact us today to start building a plan and be one step ahead of the hackers.

COVID-19 and social distancing have quickly forced a change in how we conduct businesses. With many organizations shifting some – or all – of their business to a remote workforce, people are facing unprecedented challenges. Business IT departments realize this is their moment to shine by putting together a continuity strategy that will keep fundamental business objectives functioning. In order to do so, organizations need to rethink how they’ll conduct business outside of four-walls. Here are four areas of IT that you’ll need to consider:

Remote Access – Remote access is how your team accesses company information, documents, applications and more when they’re not connected to the company Wi-Fi network. You want to make sure your employees have seamless access to the information they need, but more importantly, that information needs to be secure, too. Those who fail to secure remote access leave their systems vulnerable for cybercriminals to get their hands on customer information, which they can hold for ransom. The best way to protect your data is with a secure virtual private network.

Endpoint Security – Endpoints are your laptops, tablets, mobile phones and wireless devices that connect to your networks. With endpoint security software, you’ll gain a better view of all user-devices to monitor and block risky activities and security threats. Endpoint security also includes making sure your firewalls, antivirus and other applications are up to date.

Day-to-Day Operations – The best way to keep business running as usual when you’re working from a remote environment is to make sure your employees can do exactly what they do in the office, at home. Have a few employees take their laptops home to make sure they have access to the VPN, business documents, email and more. Ask them what worked and what didn’t – you’ll want to make sure you get everything sorted out before a potential disaster or crisis occurs.

Awareness Training – Cybercriminals like to take advantage of weaknesses. As more and more businesses transition to remote workforces, not all of them are taking the security precautions they should be, and cybercriminals are at the ready to steal information. There’s no better time than now to revisit security awareness training with your team. Let them know what’s appropriate and teach them about how to spot suspicious emails and warn them about malicious email links.

A business continuity plan covers all these security tactics and more to ensure your business can get back up and running as quickly – and securely – as possible. We know these past months have been difficult. We don’t want you to have to face these challenges on your own. Our expert team knows all the ins-and-outs of business continuity and we want to help. Contact us today to learn more.