Improving your organization's cybersecurity posture in Q4 2024 and beyond!

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to focus on protecting your business from rising online threats. In 2024, companies face increasing risks from cyberattacks. Ransomware—malware that locks you out of your systems until a payment is made—has become more accessible to criminals, and cyber threats are getting more sophisticated thanks to artificial intelligence. Governments are stepping up with stricter cybersecurity regulations, and businesses of all sizes are urged to tighten their defences.

Even small businesses that rely on digital tools and services, especially those working with third-party providers, must be cautious. Attacks on supply chains can impact everyone, so you must ensure the tools you use are secure. A "Zero Trust" approach, where no one is trusted by default and everyone must be verified before accessing sensitive information, is worth adopting, especially with the rise of remote work and cloud-based services.

In the United States, the theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month is "Secure Our World". Completing this cybersecurity bingo card from CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security) is an excellent start to improving your organization's cybersecurity posture.

Microsoft also has released a Be Cybersmart Kit which has resources and best practices for users in your organization to learn how to keep themselves and their
colleagues safe online.

In Canada, GetCyberSafe's theme is tagged Generation Cyber Safe: Because online security knows no age where. They offer practical resources to help business owners, irrespective of age, take proactive steps to protect themselves online.
By focusing on basic but essential practices—like using strong passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, installing the latest software updates and being able to spot phishing emails—you can make a big difference in safeguarding your business. 

Follow us on social media - Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram as we share tips every week this October that you can leverage to adopt the best cybersecurity practices in your business.

Please take steps to protect your business today; book a free discovery call with us today, and let us help you prepare.