Securing your cloud server
The use of a cloud server can help you keep your business’s technology up-to-date. The benefits are endless. With unlimited storage, you can use as much or as little as you need, without being restricted by limits or paying high prices. Perfect for growing businesses. It is possible for your team to access data from anywhere. In today’s hybrid work world, cloud servers are the perfect solution. In addition, you won’t have to use a large amount of office space to house servers and other equipment. It’s important to ensure that the cloud server you are using is properly protected.
Why secure a cloud server?
Cybercriminals are increasingly using cloud servers as an entry point to launch attacks, according to a recent report. A huge 41% of businesses that have been hacked revealed their cloud server was how cyber criminals got in. Scarily, this figure is rising 10% year on year. Why? Often, it’s because companies don’t invest as much into the security of their cloud servers as they should. In technology as in life, you really do get what you pay for. Many of the free cloud servers available don’t provide the same level of security and encryption that paid-for services do. Often they are less reliable as well. It’s vital that your business does full research when choosing a cloud server to make sure it meets all your requirements and is as safe as possible. Better still, ask an expert to do this research for you. We also recommend a few standard security measures are always followed.
Consider a password manager
Implement a password manager for your team to encourage them to generate separate long random passwords for every login they have. The benefit of password managers is that they’ll remember these passwords and even autofill the login boxes. Which means better security and greater convenience in one package. You should also provide frequent cyber-security training for everyone in the business. Business emails are the second most likely spot at attack will occur.
It’s never possible to suppress 100% of attacks. But, if you take all the correct precautions to keep your business safe your chances of suffering a successful attack do down drastically.
How will having an IT support team will help you with cyber security awareness?
Not only will your IT support keep on top of system updates and encrypting your data, but they are also there if anything goes wrong.
At Omicron Solutions, we have a fantastic team of experts who thrive to keep you safe from anything malicious.
We can install our HALO system which is a revolutionary system that will help us detect any cyber safety issues and get to the problem to fix it before it disrupts your business.
If you would like to find out more, please contact us
