Cybersecurity Quick Wins for Your Business
- Cody Jeziorski
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
This checklist outlines a few essential, low-effort steps you can take today to immediately improve your company's cybersecurity.
1. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
This is the single most important step you can take to protect user accounts. MFA requires a second form of verification (like a code from a phone app) in addition to a password.
Action: Enable MFA for all business-critical accounts, including:
Email services (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, etc.)
Banking and financial platforms
Social media accounts
CRM and project management tools
2. Implement a Password Policy
Weak passwords are a leading cause of data breaches. A strong password policy reduces the risk of accounts being compromised.
Action:
Require Strong Passwords: Mandate a minimum of 12 characters, including a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Discourage Reuse: Instruct employees to use unique passwords for different services.
Use a Password Manager: Encourage the use of a secure password manager like 1Password or LastPass to help employees create and store strong, unique passwords.
3. Back Up Your Data
A reliable backup strategy is your best defense against ransomware and data loss.
Action:
Regular Backups: Ensure you have an automated backup solution that runs daily or more frequently for critical data.
Verify Backups: Periodically test your backups to ensure they can be successfully restored.
Off-Site Storage: Use a cloud-based service or an external hard drive to store a copy of your data off-site.
4. Update Your Software
Keep your operating systems, web browsers, and applications up to date. Software updates often include security patches that fix vulnerabilities.
Action:
Enable Automatic Updates: Where possible, set software to update automatically.
Regular Check-ins: For software that doesn't auto-update, assign a team member to regularly check for and install updates.
If you'd like to dive deeper into these points or talk about how a comprehensive security audit can identify and fix other vulnerabilities, we are here to help.
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