We are living in an ever-increasing digital world, with reforms such as Making Tax Digital and cloud accounting, we are actively encouraging businesses to store data in the cloud.
Backing up your data of site and using a secure cloud provider is a great first step as cloud providers are running the at the forefront of cybersecurity. How can you protect your business from malware attacks?
1. Install and keep up to date anti-virus software
2. Prevent staff from downloading dodgy apps
3. Keep all your equipment up to date (computers/laptops/phones) with the latest security releases
4. Control use of memory sticks and USB’s as portable devices and be infected easily
5. Switch on your firewall
We recommend to our clients to download and follow the action steps from the National Cyber Security Centre, download their free guide to keep your business safe!
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/small-business-guide/small-business-guide-actions
Contact #Accountancy4You we are always happy to help.
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