Technology Today
If you’re asking the question, why is computer security important for businesses, you’ve come to the right place for information. Because if you are a small business owner today, or perhaps you plan to start one, there are things you need to know regarding technology that can form a better business foundation. Some of these information technology solutions are advantageous in their predisposition for growth, scalability and ultimately success, right from the start – even if you’re not there yet!
Blue Oak Technology Solutions can show you how, and be your off-site IT department to help you succeed, every step of the way. But first, let’s talk about internet and computer security, and why we absolutely must have it, especially on the internet and in business today.
Cybersecurity Threats Are Real
Let’s talk about some of the “sicknesses” that are out there just waiting to corrupt our computers, in today’s progressive atmosphere. In addition to viruses, malware is a portmanteau for malicious software, and refers to any software designed with harmful intent, to cause damage to data and computer systems, or to gain access without authorization to a network. Phishing scams and ransomware attacks are especially a threat to start-up companies, and the list goes on and on.
Every single day, the AV-Test Institute registers over 350,000 new malware and potentially unwanted applications. Cybercriminals and cybersecurity threats are not only very real, they are rising exponentially. Cybercriminals victimize small businesses in the United States at the rate of one every four seconds. 58% of malware attack victims are small businesses, and 43% of all cyber attacks target them. 74% of all U.S. organizations were victims of a successful phishing (often to deliver ransomware) scam, in 2020.
Cyber Security Breaches
So, what does all this mean to small businesses? With 70% of small companies reporting they are unprepared for a cyber attack, it means it’s time to step-up your cyber security protocols and security measures. A cyber security breach for your company could cause things like:
- Data breach – loss of critical information and data, including customers’ information and bank account information
- Corruption of operating system or damage to hardware and/or software
- Damage to computers
- Loss or corruption of human resource files
- Loss of intellectual property rights and records
- Possible loss or corruption of things like passwords, user accounts and even corruption of your web browser
- Loss of reputation and money
Cybersecurity System
Cybersecurity, or cyber security (both are correct) breaches, also called data breaches, are kept at little risk of happening with a good cyber security system in place. Blue Oak Tech has all the latest Microsoft security software for all types of cyber attacks, plus we monitor your system 24/7, eliminating all cyber security threats before they even reach you. We also provide technical support for your small business 24/7, so you’re always connected with your customers.
Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks on small businesses are almost always ultimately for financial gain and prestige, for hackers. They infiltrate the digital infrastructure of small business systems to deny users access to the system, demanding a ransom to unlock your own system and retrieve data.
They steal information on customers, passwords, internet connection network name to compromise your entire network, and other important data. These data leaks or data breaches from cyberattacks put your small business at risk of survival.
Cyber Criminals
Cybercriminals put small businesses at high risk of experiencing a cyber attack that results in a loss of critical data. Cybercrime is absolutely real and scary, but also punishable by law and stiff fines. Cyber security threats typically come by email, and are designed to extort and exploit vulnerabilities in your network or security software.
You need IT professionals like Blue Oak Technology Solutions, because we keep your small business protected at all times. Businesses are realizing the importance of taking these attacks seriously. We know you need to be able to access your company data and information at all times, and provide security and data leak protection plus multiple other technological solutions for businesses today.
Data And Passwords
Nothing is more important to businesses than access to their customer information and data, and of course, passwords. This kind of data and information is the most common target for cybercriminals in business attacks. These criminals take advantage of any opportunities for data retrieval possible, and no business is safe. Business website security has never been more important. Keep your company data and employees safe and secure, with Blue Oak Tech.
Internal Danger
The one thing too many businesses neglect to address before a problem occurs, is danger from within. Business employees represent one of the more significant security breaches possible, unfortunately even sometimes unintentionally.
Mistakes by employees, or even intentional harm to your business, represent a possible significant danger. So don’t let it be the one thing you ignore, in protecting your business, even from the on site employees you hire.
Blue Oak Technology – Solutions For Small Businesses
We can help you with our security services with everything you need, for example we can:
- Secure wi fi networks so your customers can still use wi fi to do business with you safely and securely.
- Offer cloud services as well as Microsoft based technological solutions that are right for your business needs.
- Keep your network and website monitored and up to date with the latest patches and updates, and can eliminate dangers before they occur. Renew subscriptions when necessary.
- Offer to help educate and train employees to avoid phishing scams and ransomware attempts.
- Give you personalized customer service and technical support whenever you need it.
- Create more than one data backup copy of all important systems, files and other data crucial to your business and provide remote storage in case of theft or damage.
Here at Blue Oak Tech, we offer solutions to technological problems, for small to medium sized businesses. We like to think of ourselves as your off site IT department, providing you with multiple different services at a very reasonable price. Plus, you can choose a monthly managed customized plan with only the services you need, and nothing you don’t. Keep your business data safe and secure from all cyber criminals and internal threats, with Blue Oak Technology Solutions. Also check out our post on what are the most common computer viruses.
