It's not unusual for firms to not even realize they have been breached. Hackers get in and not only copy and steal information, they look for ways to go after the companies vendors and customers and trick them into paying for invoices very similar to the ones they find in your system.
Be sure to check the management software that came with your server to alert you of failing parts, hard drives, temperature issues and other catastrophic issues. You can often prevent an extended company outage just by monitor the advanced alerting system built into most servers.
Do you trust your employees with sensitive business data? You might be shocked to learn how many business owners don’t. But why… ? We have the answers.
If a bad guy gets a users password, even a low level employee, the consequences are generally very expensive and the damages hard to recover from. They often go after the firms clients/customers, employees and vendors as well using email and other resources to appear as though it is you sending them payments or asking them for information.
Consider setting your backups to take snapshots hourly. It can really save someone's day when they delete or lose something. And it's typically free to do. And don't forget! Check your backups daily and thoroughly. NOTHING is more important in IT than test for backup failures.
A huge and free improvement you can quickly do is to use a strong and unique password for every site. But how to you track so many unique passwords. With a password manager of course. And there are lots of great free ones!
The number of breaches keeps going up. Worse, the costs and impact has spiked. What used to be breaches cost a few ten's of thousands are now half a million and more for even small firms. Even basic/free improvements make a huge difference.
How Do I Set Up a Server for My Business?
Setting up a server for your business is a crucial step in ensuring that your operations run smoothly and efficiently. A server can host applications, store data, and provide a centralized location for resources.
