Small business cyber security
Online security—also known as electronic security or cyber security—is about having the appropriate security measures in place on your system and keeping security in mind when using the internet or email.
In recent years, sophisticated and malicious online attacks have emerged on the internet. Many of these attacks are now being targeted towards home users and small businesses to siphon identities and money.
Stay informed by signing up for the free Cyber Security Alert Service.
Protect your business
Your business computer holds a host of important business information including payroll and banking information. If it's damaged, lost or stolen this could have serious consequences for your business, customers and employees.
Top tips:
- Get protected from online security threats—install and use security software.
- Create back-up copies of all your files and information to ensure easy recovery of information if needed.
- Always keep your back-ups in a different location to your computer.
- Ensure all staff are educated about online security so they can stay smart online.
- Sign up for the free Cyber Security Alert Service.
Protect your customers
Your business records include important customer information—names, addresses and financial details. Not protecting this information could have an impact on the reputation of your business or the relationship you have with your customers.
Top tips:
- Help your customers to stay safe by protecting your business information.
- Manage your communications—make a commitment to your customers that you will never ask for passwords and financial information via email. This helps to ensure your customers aren't taken in by hoax emails or phishing.
- Sign-up for the free Cyber Security Alert Service.
Home-based businesses
Practising online security is particularly important for home-based businesses which often share their computer resources with family members.
Top tips:
- Make sure your business information is kept separate from other information on any shared computer.
- Ensure that you regularly and separately back up your business information and the programs/applications that are essential to running your business.
Sign up for the free Cyber Security Alert Service.
