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Cybersecurity For Startups

Without trust, startups have no chance of taking off, and one of the biggest areas where trust can be breached is cybersecurity. Proper cybersecurity ensures that your customer data is safe and that you are not liable for any breaches that may occur. Here are some of the cybersecurity initiatives that a small company can take right away without a huge investment:

Cybersecurity software

The first step to securing your business from cyberattacks is purchasing effective cybersecurity software. This type of software is routinely updated to keep up with the newest methods of attack that are developed by criminals. There are many options out there, but you should try to find something that is effective, fits your budget, and is easy to install and maintain.

Internet Security Suite and Firewall

Cybersecurity software will protect your networks and devices, while an internet security suite will protect your online assets and your internet connection. It is also designed to prevent breaches that are caused by human errors, such as downloading malicious software, falling for a MITM attack, or responding to phishing attempts.

SSL

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and it is a security protocol that protects information as it is sent from the server to the browser. Cybercriminals will test to see if this protocol is in place, and if it is not, they will be able to read and modify data as it travels from your servers to the client. It is a standard protocol at this point, with many browsers warning their users to leave a website that does not have it.

Secure cloud storage

Cloud storage offers a slew of business benefits, streamlining many processes for a very low entry price. However, this type of storage has to be secured, and the best way to do that is to have strong security practices within your business. For example, you never want to place sensitive information on the cloud, information such as the banking details of your users. This type of data should be stored on your own servers. You will also need to create a role system, where different users have different roles which afford them a set of access privileges.

Setting up a complete cybersecurity initiative can be difficult without the proper expertise, but even simply installing software products can greatly reduce the success rates of cyberattacks. If you feel like you need help with cybersecurity for your startup, contact us today and we can help you out.