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How important is security for your website?
There doesn’t seem to be a week that goes by and there is a report of a security breach or personal details of thousands have been leaked. Have you even thought about how your business would cope if your internal network, website or emails got hacked? If you haven’t already, now is the time to establish your security protocols, or maybe it’s time to conduct a review. As hackers get more sophisticated, so too must your internet security.
Having a secure website that your customers can trust to look after their personal details is vital. If your customers can trust your website they are more likely to return.
The History of Attacks
If you look at the history of the Internet, it has constantly evolved and has developed into a standard means of extending a company’s reach and providing new opportunities every day. Unfortunately at the same time, it seems that those with bad intentions when it comes to cracking open a business and exposing personal customer details or confidential information. Without high levels of strong internet security files can be altered, damaged or stolen; compromising the integrity of a business. The first ever computer virus was identified in 1986 and spread via floppy disks, fortunately this virus was not destructive; however back in 2003 a virus was known to take down a network of ATMs.
How to check your Internet security
Conducting an initial security audit can identify gaps within your current network and log who has attempted to access files or who deleted a specific file. An audit should be conducted regularly as a preventative measure, not just because your network has been hacked. Many rely on databases to hold specific details regarding their customers but often forget that this needs to be effectively secured. Over two thirds of sensitive and confidential data is stored in databases and growing, but how secure is this information?
Access to information have evolved
As technology has advanced so too have our demands on accessing data. The way in which we now use smartphone devices has made users demand access to information no matter where they are or what time it is. With a preference from users to access everything by their mobile devices, and the various platforms that these devices are using, security protocols need to take into account these devices.
A breach within your company can be a serious risk to your business. Measures need to be taken to reduce the level of risk and protect your assets.
