If your company is running a Server Message Block, it can be difficult to keep it secure without a full IT team on staff. Many small businesses have suffered because they relied on a single layer of defense to protect them from cybercriminals. The Hartford Steam Boiler found that more than half of all SMBs have been hacked at one time or another, with 75% unable to restore or recover lost data.
So what are some steps that a company can do to beef up their security? First, only use trusted websites and monitor your activity closely. That way if you spot a problem, you might be able to find the source. Next, use strong, complex passwords and delete unsolicited email. This may seem obvious, but it cannot be overstated. Lastly, be sure your patches are up to date and always run your firewall/anti-virus. This keeps everything protected and upgraded to the latest threats. A little bit of due diligence can protect your accounts and info from others. For a full article on this topic, click here:: 7 Cyber Defense Best Practices for SMBs
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