DIGITAL MEDIA GHOST
  • Publication
  • #GhostsWriteIt Spotlight
    • Writer Spotlight Submission
  • Services
    • Digital Strategy
      • Content Marketing
      • Law Firm Marketing
      • Social Media Management
    • Ghostwriting
    • Public Relations
      • Social Sabotage & Online Privacy
        • Social Media Policy Template
  • About
  • Publication
  • #GhostsWriteIt Spotlight
    • Writer Spotlight Submission
  • Services
    • Digital Strategy
      • Content Marketing
      • Law Firm Marketing
      • Social Media Management
    • Ghostwriting
    • Public Relations
      • Social Sabotage & Online Privacy
        • Social Media Policy Template
  • About
Search

How Technology Can Help Keep Your Businesses Safe

1/7/2019

0 Comments

 
Picture
by Frankie Wallace, Guest Contributor

While technology is necessary for any business’s day-to-day functions, is not yet universally recognized as a tool to safeguard a business. Unfortunately, cyberattacks and thief break-ins are rampant and dangerous threats which could destroy a business within seconds. Today, every business has the potential to become a cyber battlefield. According to Elaine Thompson, in an article published on Business.org, “71 percent of IT managers said programs like spyware and malware are serious concerns, and 88 percent are concerned about workers downloading or using unauthorized programs that can lead to viruses.” Therefore, just as you are careful about locking your home before leaving it, it is equally essential for you to invest in technologies that safeguard your business’s livelihood.
​






By taking advantage of contemporary technological advancements, you can protect your business against a variety of cyber threats, such as malware and bots, spam, hacked accounts, unsecured wireless network and many more. Smart technology is also key in ensuring your workspace is protected against break-ins or any other physical threats. Here are five simple yet crucial defense technology strategies that can have a huge impact in regards to protecting your business data and physical assets:

Audit Network Protections
Over the past 50 years, new technologies and consequent space-saving record-storage options have emerged and are overtaking traditional hard-copy record keeping. Figuring out the best record storage method for your business is the first step in securing your data. Experts at RecordNations state, “Electronic records, more commonly known as digital records, have come to quickly dominate the world of business record storage and management, and are primarily either Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), or cloud-based.”

While digital storage is surely more secure than traditional hard-copy storage, data can still be vulnerable to cyber attacks. Thus, auditing your network protections is vital to securing your data. After figuring out how and where your data is stored, you need to find what access points are available and who can use them. With a basic awareness of your network vulnerabilities, you can exercise caution and pick appropriate security measures.

Install a Firewall
A firewall is a great initial solution that can prevent a cyberattack from escalating. Thompson describes a quality firewall as either hardware or software based, and one that will effectively secure your business’s private network from the web. While each firewall may have its own particular features, all will typically block anything harmful or even suspicious from entering your business network. Make sure you choose a specific firewall after thoroughly reading reviews, in order to best serve the needs of your business.

Replace Keys with Smartphones
Smart locks, virtual keys, and geofencing technologies are all mind-blowing technologies that can help secure your business. With these, you won’t have to worry about those pesky employees who often misplace keys, or constantly stress that your workplace is unprotected when you're away.

Guy Brewer, in an article of IFSEC Global, writes about the capabilities of smart locks. These systems replace a physical key with a virtual key on an employee’s smartphone, enabling easy access into the office. This solution greatly reduces the risk of misplaced or lost keys, as employees are rather unlikely to lose their personal smart devices.

Brewer states that “geofencing technology – defined as a ‘virtual perimeter for a real-world geographic area’ – enables business owners to be notified when someone enters or leaves the property, so any out of hours trespassers will be caught out.” This way, you can pay attention to more pressing office matters, rather than continuously having to check who’s entering and exiting the office.

Monitor Your Office Remotely
For you to ensure that everything is in order in your absence, considering using smart technology to monitor your office remotely. Smart security cameras allow you to check on the office through your mobile device and even replay past footage, no matter where in the world you might be. According to Brewer, “In a similar way to smart security cameras, smart alarm kits work to keep offices safe and secure except with the use of motion sensors or detectors; as soon as a business owner leaves the office for the evening, the kit can be activated and will instantly notify them via smartphone if the alarms are triggered.”

Secure Your Email Provider
​Email attachments are probably the most frequently used means of trojans and virus transmissions. With the manifold advancements in technology available, it’s easy to overlook securing “older” tech aspects like email and passwords. Obviously, this is a grave mistake. Thompson from Business.org draws on the example of the “Melissa” virus from the late ’90s, that spread through an email attachment and brought the internet to its knees.  

As emails are necessary for business communication, you should take appropriate measures to reduce the risk of potentially harmful email inclusions. Choose an email provider that continually updates technology, and places an emphasis on security through anti-virus and spam protection. Additionally, consider using email encryption programs for added security.

Today, businesses rely heavily on electronic devices and consume data at an unprecedented rate. These factors might make businesses more efficient, but also contribute to the rising rates of cybercrime. Thus, superior security measures are crucial for a business to remain protected. Ultimately, only those businesses which implement effective measures to secure their livelihood will thrive in today’s technologically advanced world.
​

0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Become a Ghostwriter!
    Picture
    Contribute to DMG
    Picture
    BECOME A GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
    Picture
    PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS BY GUEST POSTING
    Picture
    ARE YOU A GHOSTWRITER? WE WANT TO KNOW!
    Picture
    DO YOU HAVE A GHOSTWRITING BUSINESS?

    RSS Feed

    Categories

    All
    Agency Spotlight
    Business
    Digital Marketing
    Ghost In A Flash
    Ghostwriting
    Media Relations
    Privacy Concerns
    Social Sabotage
    Technology
    Writer Spotlight
    Writing

    Advertising Disclaimer

    Archives

    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    May 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012

Find your domain and create your site at Weebly.com!
Digital Media Strategy
Content Marketing
Law Firm Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Social Media Marketing
eBooks
Writing
Becoming a Ghostwriter
Blogging
Content Marketing
Ghostwriting Services
Guest Post Guidelines
Media Relations
Online Crisis Management
Personal Brand
Public Relations
Reputation Management
About
Our Team
Our Results
Testimonials
Contact Us
Locations:
New Orleans, LA
Nashville, TN

DMG University
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Cookie Policy
Digital Media Ghost  @2020
  • Publication
  • #GhostsWriteIt Spotlight
    • Writer Spotlight Submission
  • Services
    • Digital Strategy
      • Content Marketing
      • Law Firm Marketing
      • Social Media Management
    • Ghostwriting
    • Public Relations
      • Social Sabotage & Online Privacy
        • Social Media Policy Template
  • About