{"id":8617,"date":"2017-02-07T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2017-02-07T17:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/uk\/?p=8617"},"modified":"2017-02-14T18:10:03","modified_gmt":"2017-02-14T18:10:03","slug":"safer-internet-day-cyber-safety-tips-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nettl.com\/ie\/safer-internet-day-cyber-safety-tips-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Safer Internet Day: Cyber Safety Tips for Small Businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Safer Internet Day<\/a>\u00a0is being celebrated globally today in a bid to promote safer and more responsible use of online technology. The focus for the campaign is working together to protect children and families online. However, with cyber crime cases on the rise<\/a>, online security is something we should all be considering within our businesses.<\/p>\n

Here are 5 basic tips to help your business stay on top of its e-safety game:<\/p>\n

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  1. Protect your computer
    \n<\/b>When it comes to protection against viruses, worms and trojans, every business computer should employ anti-virus technology to help prevent attacks. Install well known anti-virus software and make sure you stay on top of the updates. But remember, anti-virus scanners are only able to detect the nasties that are already listed in their database.<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Be wary of email
    \n<\/b>Never open or click on attachments in emails that you weren’t expecting to receive. Even if you recognise the sender’s email address, be sure to exercise caution, their email account may have been hacked. Beware ‘Phishing’: Never click on a link from an email requesting login details, no matter how official it looks.<\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0Enable automatic updates
    \n<\/b>Vulnerabilities in computer applications are a bit like open windows to a hacker. Companies are constantly updating their software to deal with new threats and prevent potential risks. It’s therefore very important to keep your version up to date. Switch on automatic update notifications to be kept up to speed and ensure your apps are as safe as possible.<\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0Use strong passwords
    \n<\/b>For a strong password tip, use a good mix of random words and special characters. Make sure it’s at least 8 characters long. Why not pick a memorable phrase, or a line from a song, and choose the first characters from each word. Don’t use the same password across multiple sites.<\/li>\n
  5. Use SSL on your website<\/b>\n

    Having an SSL Certificate<\/a> on your website not only looks more professional and increases trust, it also secures data passed between your website and your visitor. Whether it’s a promo code, personal information, passwords or credit card details, an SSL certificate protects the information you send and receive. Learn more about SSL.<\/a><\/p>\n

    For more information on how to stay safe and prosper online, contact your local Nettl studio<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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