<span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Technology is rapidly evolving, with the advancement of both hardware and software that is intended to make our lives easier, there comes an increase of cybersecurity threats meant to bring harm to businesses and individuals across the nation. The reason that these threats shouldn’t be taken lightly is because all businesses today hold some or even all information regarding their clients. Sensitive customer information should be protected at all costs, and the only way to properly ensure that this happens is by creating an effective <a href="https://magnitech.com/magnitech/it-security/">cybersecurity</a> plan.</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">A cybersecurity plan can help you reduce the risk of losing clients, their trust, your income</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> and most importantly, reduce the risk of their personal information falling into the wrong hands. </span></span><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Therefore, <a href="http://www.magnitech.com">cybersecurity companies</a> are so important today,</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> because they can help your company keep out new cyber threats. Here are some steps to help you create the best cybersecurity plan possible.</span>
<h6><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Identify Your Network Risks</span></h6>
<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">Before anything else, you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">must</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">identify</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> and understand your current risks so that you know what exactly you need to prioritize when it comes to protection. While it is important to protect every aspect of your business, you should focus on making sure that the more vulnerable areas are taken care of. Realistically, you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">can’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> always </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">eliminate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> all threats, but the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> solutions we offer</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> can help reduce those </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">risks</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">very little</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">, which is better than most cybersecurity companies.</span></span>
<h6><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">Cybersecurity</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> Awareness Training</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span></span></h6>
<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">The employees of a company need to be able to recognize and deal with the seriousness of cybersecurity threats. Taking the time to train your team when it comes to cybersecurity awareness is the first step in creating the ideal cybersecurity plan. Things like new employee orientation that covers the importance of passwords and being careful with links and attachments is one way to train your employees.</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> Partnering with your MSP for <a href="https://magnitech.com/magnitech/it-security/phishing-test-for-employees/">consistent and ongoing training</a> is also very important.</span></span>
<h6><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Protecting On-Site Premises and Data</span></h6>
<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">One major mistake that companies make is giving all their employees the same access to important and sensitive information. The best way to keep all your data secure is to review everyone’s roles and give them access to the appropriate data; higher level employees should be able to access the most important and sensitive information, while </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">lower-level</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> employees should not have access to this information.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">Cybersecurity companies know that access </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">restrictions</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> can go a long way in protecting your personal data, which makes this step crucial in any cybersecurity plan.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span></span>
<h6><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto">Detecting Malware</span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span></span></h6>
<span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">Unfortunately, it’s not enough to just have an antivirus installed. Companies should </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">monitor</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> and constantly </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">analyze</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0"> all information if they want to track down and deal with malware and any other malicious online threats. There are antivirus programs available out there that can run in the background to prevent malware from installing itself onto your network and devices.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW218627328 BCX0"><span class="SCXW218627328 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW218627328 BCX0" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">Cybersecurity companies know the importance of a cybersecurity plan, and your business should consider putting one in place to better protect yourself against the ever-evolving threats online. If you have any questions when it comes to cybersecurity, <a href="http://www.magnitech.com/contactus">contact us</a></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW218627328 BCX0">.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW218627328 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{'201341983':0,'335559740':259}"> </span>