The findings from the annual report of the National Cyber Security Centre today revealed that UK businesses are facing a growing threat from cyber-attacks. In response to this, please see comment below from David Emm, Principal Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab commented below.
David Emm, Principal Security Researcher at Kaspersky Lab:
Kaspersky Lab recommends the following advice for businesses to stay prepared:
- Conduct a security audit– Identifying your business’s security strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for improvements will provide a good foundation for your future decision-making process on appropriate technology and other measures
- Choose the right anti-malware protection– Choosing the right security software will allow you to feel relaxed and comfortable that your business is adequately protected, without the hassle of managing an expensive or overly elaborate security solution.
- Keep your software up to date– Apply updates to your operating systems and applications as soon as they become available (switch on automatic updates where this is available). Remember, programs that haven’t been updated are one of the key means that cybercriminals use to hack businesses
- Back up– Plan for the worst-case scenario: infection. It’s vital to back up your files – so that, if your documents are compromised, you can restore your files with minimal disruption
- Educate your staff about browsing behaviours– The starting point for most attacks is tricking people into doing something that allows attackers to get a foothold. Therefore, proactively educating your staff about the impact their online activity can have on the business will help to reduce your exposure to online threats significantly.
The opinions expressed in this article belongs to the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Information Security Buzz.