Proactive Security Tips For Your Business After A Security Breach

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A global study of 1,000 CIOs revealed that 82% of businesses could be vulnerable to cyberattacks affecting supply chains. Has your business fallen victim to a security breach?

In the age of cloud-based technologies, businesses need to be even more careful when storing and securing their assets and data.

Keep reading to learn about the best proactive security tips for your business after a security breach - including merging cyber and physical security and minimizing the margin for human error.

Merging Cyber And Physical Security

If you’ve employed any cloud-based technologies for daily security operations, you must be aware of the blurred lines between physical and cyber security.

Your business’s data is vulnerable from more than one perspective - a cybercriminal could access your cloud-based resources by penetrating your network, or a security breach could occur if an unauthorized user accessed your server rooms.

A data breach in your business could lead to a disruption of GDPR compliance, and it could cause hefty legal fees. Additionally, when your data is exposed, it places the trust of your stakeholders and clients in the balance.

You can merge your cyber and physical security teams to keep your data secure from a cyber and physical standpoint. By merging teams, you can ensure that your strategy considers both aspects of security every step of the way. 

There will be no interdepartmental data silos, and both teams will be aware of all security happenings affecting their daily operations. You might also consider merging cyber and physical security in the following ways:

Applying cybersecurity software - for any cloud-based security tools, you must apply cybersecurity software to keep your security data safe and ensure that no unauthorized user can access remote operation features.

Using access control to protect server rooms - if you want to merge cyber and physical security in your strategy, you can use smart door locks to protect your server rooms further. Only high-level employees and company leaders will be able to access these areas.

MFA Access Control

Regarding your security strategy, you need a guarantee that no unauthorized users can access your property and digital resources. To do this, you can integrate the following technologies with your cloud-based access control system to prevent unauthorized entry:

• Video surveillance - a video intercom reader with built-in high-definition video and access control. If you integrate facial recognition software with this device, you can automate the identity verification process and implement biometric MFA.

• Fingerprint scanners - if you’d like to implement MFA with access control, you can integrate fingerprint or access keypads with your access system. Users must provide their key card, fob, mobile credentials, and fingerprint biometrics to enter.

By implementing MFA at your building’s entrance, you can verify the identity of those accessing office resources and company data.

Educating Employees

Consider educating your employees on basic cybersecurity principles to prevent security breaches caused by human error. Cyberattackers target your employees, hoping they will fall for scams and attempts to gain personal information.

Here are some of the areas where you can educate your employees on best practices for cybersecurity:

• Password health - your employees’ passwords should be strong, and they should set unique passwords across all their accounts. To help enforce a password policy, you can implement password management software. The software monitors your employees’ password health and sends them alerts for compromised passwords. It also encourages them to strengthen their passwords and helps them remember them by storing them in a secure digital vault.

• Software updates - if you want your network to be secure, you need to know that employee devices are entirely up to date. If they are operating on older software versions, there may be loopholes that a cyberattacker could take advantage of.

• Phishing attempts - your employees need to know the basics of spotting phishing attempts and other malicious cyber threats. Teach them how to spot phishing scams, and teach them about malware and ransomware.

Summary

If you’ve just fallen victim to a security breach, your business should be devoting time and resources to strengthening your security strategy and regaining the trust of your stakeholders. Consider the benefits of the security tips, tools, and technologies listed in this article and how to refortify your security to prevent further risk.

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