The routine was not the same after the coronavirus. And, as we said in this post, there will be consequences. So, if in the coming months, we could be faced with the possibility of facing one of the biggest cyber attacks of all time, what do we do to ensure businesses survive?

Safety at the base of small businesses

Startups and small businesses should consider security as one of the ingredients when developing products. It must be there from the start. Otherwise, vulnerabilities will create liabilities by the time the business grows and it's time to take on bigger customers.

Safety must be a continuous strategy and not a reflection done after the product is already on the market.

Strong team is the conscious

Not every cyber attack happens by sophisticated means. Most hackers look for the easiest way in. And usually, the simplest door is people. That is, the employees of a company. Yes, human error is still the main vulnerability in any defence system. One click on an email announcing "KNOW WHO IS WITH KORONVIRUS CLOSE TO YOU!" or a "SAVE YOUR $600 BENEFIT" and the whole network becomes compromised.

Therefore, it is important to train the entire team to recognize phishing emails and malicious links. In addition, keeping staff informed of challenges the company is facing in the area of cybersecurity is critical. The damage from an attack lasts longer than people realize and many companies never recover from a breach.

Be in the Cloud

The cloud isn't just for storing data. As the cybersecurity landscape transforms and many defenses become outdated, having everything backed up is no longer enough. Cloud security has evolved and the job of restoring needs to be in the hands of experts. The cloud offers more security than improvised backups, even more so at a time when businesses are increasingly data-driven. Look for a specialist company and find the simplest and most efficient option. Remember, overly complex tools put an additional burden on employees' routines, which can hinder security rather than improve it.

If you are going to choose just one change to protect data and information, start with awareness. It is the first step to improving the security of any company. Leaders need to understand that a cyberattack is not an unfortunate fluke, but an inevitable occurrence. Therefore, the earlier we prepare for the likelihood of a cyber attack, the less damage we will have when the threat comes. And believe me, it will come.

By Allan Costa