As an entrepreneur, you’re probably somebody who is willing to take risks in order to achieve the big goals you’ve set for yourself. There’s nothing wrong with that at all, but one arena where you most definitely do not want to take risks is network security.
Failing to keep your home or business network secure from hackers and/or malfunctions can bring your business efforts to a grinding halt. The last thing you want is for your personal or financial information to become lost or stolen.
The good news is you can easily prevent this from happening. Here are the top four network security tips for new entrepreneurs:
1. Conduct Regular Scans Of Your Network
Having your network scanned is something you should do at least once a week, even if you don’t consider yourself an IT expert. Network scanning software will identify and report any irregularities that exist in your network, software, and computers, which means you will be able to avert a potential attack or malfunction before it happens.
2. Steer Clear of Phishing Scams
Any entrepreneur and business owner needs to recommend that they can become the target of scams, one of the most common of which is the phishing scam. A phishing scam is any attempt by a scammer to deceive you into giving your personal or financial information (such as bank/credit card numbers or account passwords).
You can learn how to avoid phishing scams by knowing what to be on the lookout for in any legitimate looking but still suspicious social media messages, phone calls, text messages, and/or e-mails.
3. Keep Your Software Updated
While installing software updates is definitely tedious, it’s also necessary to ensure your network remains properly secured. Many people don’t update their software because they don’t see a use for the new features the update provides them with, but the truth is the more important component of the updates is the hidden security enhancements.
Make it a habit to always update your software when you are notified to. Also know that certain software or programs will not notify you at all, so you will need to check up on them regularly (once per week is a good rule of thumb to follow).
4. Never Leave Your Devices Unattended
Equally as critical as the technical security of your devices is the security of the actual devices themselves. Never, under any circumstances, leave any of your technological devices unattended in a public place.
Even if you feel that you trust everyone where you’re at, there is no guarantee that someone will come up and snatch your devices when you’re not looking. True entrepreneurs keep very close tabs on the possessions they have with them at all times.
Keeping Your Network Secure
All in all, network security is perhaps the most overlooked aspect of becoming a successful entrepreneur. Follow the tips you have learned in this article closely so you can defend your information from hackers and technological problems.
