by Alex Schnee
As a small business, it’s likely that you don’t have a ton of time, resources, and budget to spend on cybersecurity. However, you might be surprised to learn that having a strategy when it comes to the security of your website often doesn’t take much. In fact, it can often be super simple if you have the right tools.
Here are the types of tools you might want to consider when looking into increasing the security of your small business.
1. Email encryption
Your messages are often one of the first things that can be easily compromised when it comes to cybersecurity, and this is a common way that hackers gain access to information that you might not want shared. Fortunately, email encryption can be as easy as downloading some software or even heading over to your hosting service to see if that is an option. Many times, you can implement this feature for free, or it is a one-time fee in order to do so.
2. A deal room
You will need a safe place to store your files, and you should make sure that it is password-protected and safe from those who might be able to find ways around them. A deal room can be a great option, especially when you are conducting business deals with others and you don’t want anyone to see. You can often gain access to this type of tool by paying for a monthly subscription, and you’ll most likely have to upload your important documents to another server in order to make sure that they are secure.
3. A VPN
Another free or inexpensive tool that you might want to use for your small business is a VPN. This hides your IP address so hackers have a much harder time seeing what pages you have been visiting and inserting your passwords into. You can often install a VPN into your browser and get it going within a few minutes, and it is highly recommended that if you access important platforms while traveling that you use one. This can help to make your connection less transparent to those who might want to take advantage.
4. Automatic backup software
Nothing is worse than being hacked and finding that all of your data has been stolen. Not only is this devastating for you business since it can ruin the trust you have worked hard to build with your customers, but it can cause you to start all over again. This is why having a backup of your data can make such a difference when it comes to cybersecurity. There are many types of backup tools available that can save your information for the future.
In summary
If you are looking to increase the security of your small business, know that you do not need a ton of money in order to do so. You often just need the right tools and to know how to use them in order to make your business secure.
