According to TDI, Telia’s Digital Index 2022, one in five business owners is affected by data breaches. Are you prepared? Here are some quick tips on how to increase data security.
Passwords – When it comes to data security, passwords are often the first thing that comes to mind. There are two important takeaways here, firstly to choose a long and therefore difficult to guess password and secondly not to use the same password in multiple places. If hackers get hold of one password, they then have free access to all other places where the same password is used. For additional security, two-step verification is the way to go, where you first have to log in with your password and then confirm that you want to log in by entering a code sent to your mobile phone. This makes it much harder for the hacker to get through.
Virus protection – Make sure all computers have good virus protection installed and keep it updated. Today’s virus protection is much better than in the past at identifying malware. In addition, there are often functions to block malicious websites and thus stop data breaches before it is too late.
Caution with emails – The Internet Foundation describes emails as postcards, where the information becomes available to all links in the distribution chain. This is important to keep in mind, especially if you handle sensitive information. A smart way to avoid sensitive information falling into the wrong hands is to share files via a link that you protect with a password or BankID verification instead.
Education – People are often the weak link when it comes to data breaches. It is relatively easy for fraudsters to trick their way in via links and fake login boxes. Continuous staff training can help prevent incidents and increase data security.
Secure files – In the unlikely event of an accident, having your files secured in the cloud is a great peace of mind. An important feature to look out for is version control, as this can be a lifesaver if you are hit by ransomware that encrypts files. With version management, it is possible to roll back to an older version that is not encrypted and thus avoid paying the fraudsters to recover their files.
