How to protect your business this black friday & cyber monday

Written by Hannah Barker | Nov 28, 2024 4:01:11 PM

Black Friday puts your business communications and IT systems to the test. Without robust cybersecurity measures , you risk becoming an easy target for cybercriminals on the hunt for their next victim.

With the sure in online traffic during this busy season, cyber threats reach their peak. It's essential to stay vigilant and proactive. Below, we explore key precautions to safeguard your business and customers throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period.

How can you improve your cyber defence ?

1) Enhance Network Security

With increasing online activity, keeping your network secure is a top priority. Here are the key tools for improving your online security posture:

Firewall monitoring and control network traffic to and from a company device. This software minimises hacking attempts, unauthorised access and denial of service attacks.
Anti-virus will identify and remove malicious software, like viruses and spyware.
MFA (Multi-factor Authentication) can prevent 99.9% of force attacks, even if the attacker finds your password, MFA will still stop them from gaining access.
Network monitoring will detect malicious or unathorised activity and aleryour IT team before further damange is done.

2) Install the latest patches & updates

Ensure your systems are patched and secure ahead of the holiday rush so cyber criminals can't infiltrate your business. Key areas include operating systems, servers, network devices, routers and connected (IoT) devices.

If you're an online retailer, you're a prime target for these hackers. Keep website software and security patches up-to-date and implement encryption tools like SSL and HTTPS.

3) Implement Backup Solutions

If your business gets hit by a ransomware attack, a data backup will allow you to restore your operations and mitigation data loss.

4) Minimise the risk of human error

In the past year, 84% of reported cyberattacks were phishing attempts, and during high traffic shopping events like Black Friday, these threats become even more prevalent. The greatest challenge? The human factor.

Your employees represent one of the most significant vulnerabilities. They might misplace passwords, accidentally share sensitive information over unsecured networks, or fall victim to phishing scams. That's why integrating your team into your cybersecurity strategy is critical for reducing risk and staying protected.

Stay protect with Concorde Cyber Security!

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