The digital revolution has already affected almost all companies. Regardless of their business profile, each of them processes huge amounts of data every day, which is why they are exposed to attacks by cybercriminals. In 2021, as many as 2/3 of companies experienced a cyber incident [1]. This means that as many as 70% of companies faced a situation in which the security of data and IT systems was at risk. How to ensure your company's cybersecurity?
What is company cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is a set of techniques, practices and technologies aimed at protecting IT networks, data, devices and programs against general and targeted attacks or attempts to take over access data. Company cybersecurity means activities that are intended to protect the company's data and internal systems.
What actions may affect the company's cybersecurity risk?
Threats related to a company's cybersecurity can be divided into external and internal. External threats include hacker attacks during which sensitive customer data is stolen and disclosed. However, more and more company cybersecurity threats are internal - customer data is intentionally disclosed by one of the employees or it is the result of an error or oversight.
Types of company cybersecurity threats
Companies in Poland face various types of threats that have a different nature and use different techniques. The most common types of company cybersecurity threats include:
- Ransomware – encrypts important files stored on local and network drives and demands a ransom to decrypt them. The purpose of such an attack is to extort a ransom to recover data. Most ransomware attacks start with an email. The attack disables basic functions on the device and forces a company employee to pay a ransom to regain control of the device.
- Phishing is one of the most popular methods of extorting data, not only from companies, but also from private users. This is a fraud method that involves persuading the recipient to take a specific action, e.g. clicking on an infected link or downloading a document. The attack aims to extort user access data (password and login) and use them by criminals.
- Pharming - a type of phishing that, instead of e-mail, uses fake websites that closely resemble the original ones in order to extort data.
- DoS attack – its aim is to prevent access or slow down the operation of network services, e.g. a company website. It involves sending a large amount of data, queries and information from many computers from all over the world, which causes an overload with the number of operations and, as a result, the unavailability of servers.
- Bots and Trojans - their goal is to take control of an infected entity or extort data.
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How to take care of cybersecurity in the enterprise?
To ensure the greatest possible cybersecurity in the company, we should take care of:
- Securing the company network,
- database security
- creating an efficient backup system
- appropriate security of workstations and mobile devices,
- creating a secure remote connection to the company server,
- regular training of employees in the field of cybersecurity.
Company cybersecurity – Microsoft 365 Business Premium
The Microsoft 365 Business Premium platform is a perfect solution for small and medium-sized enterprises that want to ensure their company's cybersecurity. Microsoft 365 Business Premium protects your data, devices and information:
- Protects the company against advanced cyber threats: phishing attempts and ransomware.
- Lets you control access to sensitive information using encryption to prevent your data from being accidentally shared with someone who doesn't have permission to view it.
- Secure devices that connect to your business, secure data on iOS, Android, Windows and Mac devices, and keep Windows devices up to date.
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[1] https://www.biznes.gov.pl/pl/portal/004175 , accessed February 1, 2023.
