All business owners know that security is a high priority. You’ve worked hard to make your business successful, and protecting your business is a must. In this article, we will discuss five security measures you can put in place to ensure your business remains safe. 

Educate your employees

The first step in protecting your business is to educate your employees on the risks of the security threats your company could face. Ensure they know how important it is to not share their passwords or other sensitive information with anyone, not even each other. Prepare resources your employees can use to stay updated on security threats. If your employees primarily use computer systems to work, educating them on cyber security is essential. Measures such as logging out of their computer when they leave their desk (even if only to make a drink) and not downloading any software that isn’t work-related or approved by you will help minimize your risk from cyber attacks.

Make sure everyone uses a strong password

We mentioned passwords above, and ensuring that everyone uses a strong password is essential. Weak and easily guessed passwords play a considerable role in cyber attacks, so in protecting your business, they must be strong. Here are some tips to give your employees on creating a strong password:

• Avoid using dictionary words or common phrases.
• Do not use anything relevant to themselves, such as their pet’s name or birthday.
• Use a mixture of letters, numbers, and symbols, and ensure any letters are a mix of upper and lowercase letters.
• Ensure all passwords are eight characters or more in length.
• Change passwords regularly
• Have different passwords for different logins such as their computer, email, and anything else they need to log into.

Get business insurance 

If you haven’t already, it’s time to buy business insurance. Companies like Coterie offer small business insurance that can help cover the cost of any damages if your business is attacked in any way. Protect what you’ve worked so hard to build by getting insurance today.

Implement two-factor authentication

Another way of protecting your business, specifically your computer systems, is by implementing two-factor authentication. Doing this adds another layer of security onto accounts, meaning even if someone got hold of passwords, they couldn’t gain access without a code sent to a separate device. If you and your team are using cell phones as that device, it’s very unlikely any attacker would have access to them.

Install security systems

Finally, installing a security system will help give you that peace of mind that even if you’re not there, your office or building has another layer of security. Lots of security systems these days come with the chance to view live footage and record it so that even if the worst does happen, you’ve got it all recorded.

Most importantly, action speaks louder than words. If you are serious about protecting your business, the above items should already be in place or on your to-do list.