Do you know what internet security risks your company faces on a daily basis? The best way to avoid problems like this is to identify internet security weaknesses as quickly as possible.
A company can only protect itself if it knows where attacks can come from. There's no point in having a giant shield in front of you if your back is unprotected.
To give you an idea of the importance of the topic, according to research by Kaspersky, Brazil is the leader in companies attacked by ransomware in the epidemic . This in just one attack. There are many others.
Below you will see some ways to identify your company's internet security weaknesses and some useful tips on where to look.
How to identify security weaknesses on the company’s internet?
Identifying vulnerabilities is the first step to eliminating security weaknesses on the company's internet.
Below, I have listed the most common points that result in internet security failures in most companies. Read carefully and effectively check each item.
1. Check the presence of protection software
Because it is a basic protection system, it is first on the list. Using antivirus and anti-malware is essential for companies. Check not only the presence of this software, but whether they have their usage licenses up to date, all their functions activated and whether the protection package purchased is consistent with the company's needs.
The lack of basic protection software on company devices can represent a major vulnerability on the company's internet.
2. Make sure your systems are up to date
Operating systems are updated by their manufacturers not only because there are interface and functional improvements, but also because they contain new forms of internet protection.
Scan all devices to ensure they are all up to date and have their license keys active. Otherwise, internet security may be compromised.
3. Do you have a properly configured Firewall system?
Using a good Firewall system and configuring it correctly is essential for companies that care about internet security.
Check whether this system is active on the company's network and also whether its settings are correct.
The lack of a Firewall system can become the gateway to a cyber attack on the company.
4. Check the use of pirated software
Pirated software often carries malware or stops receiving security updates, as they are modified versions (by someone you don't even know) of the original version.
Imagine software that is used by the work team on a daily basis being an open door for hackers.
Check whether there is pirated software installed on the devices, as software of this type represents major security risks on the company's internet.
5. Be careful with remote connections
Remote connections, with the transfer of files from within the company to external devices, can be considered a major vulnerability if done without protection.
Public Wi-Fi, for example, can be controlled and monitored by digital criminals, where he can intercept the remote connection with the company and obtain access data, or worse, the company's data.
Furthermore, personal devices typically contain more weaknesses than business devices due to several factors, and when used by employees in a home office, for example, they can open the door to attacks when accessing remotely.
Check whether a protection system is used for remote access, such as a Business VPN, for example.
6. Is there control over employee internet access?
Employees may be the main entry point for a cyber attack on the company. Social engineering scams are on the rise, and require less effort from digital criminals, as the vast majority of internet users do not have enough knowledge about internet security to protect themselves correctly.
Fake email scams, malicious links, downloading software with malware, fake ads on social networks, among many others.
To put an end to inappropriate access to websites that could put the company's internet security at risk, internet access control systems, blocking websites by category, can be the solution.
Training and rules can help, but only blocking systems will be able to effectively protect the company against careless or malicious employees.
Check if you have an internet access control system in the company, and configure it in such a way that it does not interfere with the work of the sectors, but keeps the company's data safe.
7. Do a security test
There are several internet security tests on the market today. Some check the router's ports, others check whether there is any type of blocking of access to categories considered harmful.
Take the test that best suits your company and check which points need to be corrected.
Remember that just taking the test does not guarantee the complete security of the company's data. Apply the necessary corrections highlighted in the test and also check the other items mentioned previously in this article.
Extra tip: where to start?
Perhaps mapping and using security breach detection tools in the company is the first step to protecting yourself from a hacker attack in the company. But always remember: users will always be the main target of hackers, so keeping them away from digital crimes is the most effective way to keep company data protected on the internet.
Raising awareness and educating employees about the correct way to use the internet and browse without frequent risks and threats is a constant task.
Continue reading the Internet Security Guide for Companies and see some ways to keep employees away from cyber attacks.
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