There are five simple strategies to boost your cybersecurity

The mantra of today's enterprise worker is "anytime, anywhere." Employees at remote and home offices, as well as those on the road, can stay productive by using cloud-based software, collaboration tools, and personal devices that are connected to the corporate network.

However, as IT expands to cover a larger workforce, it becomes increasingly vulnerable. To help protect data, many companies have installed increased security throughout their networks. Even if you take extra precautions, there are several basic things you and your staff can do to assist protect your IT environment. Here are five ideas to consider.

1.Ensure that Strong password policies are followed.

One of the first lines of protection against breaches is strong passwords, and changing them on a regular basis can help keep hackers out. Even if prompted, most employees will not update their passwords voluntarily. Make it a requirement for users to update their passwords on a regular basis, and teach them how to establish and remember strong passwords.

2.Update on a regular basis

Any Internet connection is susceptible, and this is a key element that hackers strive to take advantage of. Patches and enhancements should be applied to every connection, operating system, and application. Implementing software and system security updates as soon as possible reduces the risk of being exposed to vulnerabilities.

3.VPNs should be used for all connections.

Networks that rely solely on generic security mechanisms are more vulnerable to intrusion. Implement virtual private network (VPN) connections across office sites and make their use simple—and mandatory—for mobile employees who utilize public Wi-Fi.

4.All unneeded services should be retired.

Decommission the applications, logins, and user credentials associated with limited-duration items after they expire. Turn off any features of a UC deployment that you aren't using, such as the video chat function, to further prevent unwanted access to the organization.

5.Make use of the security options that are already in place.

Some applications come with their own security mechanisms pre-installed. While additional precautions are still necessary, vendors are familiar with their own products and often dedicate significant resources to providing a secure environment for clients. Find out what security features your program includes and make full use of them in conjunction with any security precautions you have in place.

Allowing employees to work from anywhere at any time can increase productivity, and there are a variety of technologies that can connect distributed teams. However, you must constantly ensure that those technologies are secure.

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