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Small Business Cyber Security Basics and How to Prevent a Disaster.

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Business Security Basics.

As we all have been told cyber attacks have been on the rise. Cyber attacks cost millions of people worldwide both time and money. Ransomware is one of the most prolific tools used by criminals targeting businesses. Why, because it locks all your business data on your PCs and servers and holds them hostage with near unbreakable military grade encryption, extorting your business out of large amounts of money! The crazy part is, many times even when ransoms are paid the files are never unlocked! You are out of money and your data!
 
Here are the heart stopping facts… According to an industry study by The Diffusion Group, who surveyed small business organizations, 60 percent of companies that lose their data close down within six months of the disaster and a staggering 72 percent of businesses that suffer major data loss disappear within 24 months.  Despite the risks, incredibly, 58% of businesses are unprepared for a data loss event!
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There is some good news…

Basic steps can be taken to prevent this type of business disaster.

  1. Comprehensive Security Software - A good security software can monitor for both known threats and malicious activities through heuristics analysis. Although not 100% effective it is the best first defense. Prevention.

  2. Backups - If the first line fails and malicious actors get ahold of your files you should have rock solid backups. Best practice basics include an onsite and offsite backup. The reason for both is that onsite backups alone can fall victim to being encrypted as well and that does you no good. Cloud based online backups save multiple versions that can be restored from data that was backed up before your cyber security event. Your Insurance.

  3. Best practices Policies and Procedures - Just as in any field, there are best practices that include both user and system policies. A good IT partner will develop ways to both educate the employees as well as set into place restrictions to help safeguard sensitive information from being accidentally damaged or lost do to malicious actors. Your Strategic Partner.

How we help…

At Blinking PC we offer full service IT support including active measures to mitigate your risks as well as support your staff on day to day helpdesk and support issues.

To simplify security for small businesses BlinkingPC offers basic office security packages starting at $599.99 for an office of 5 users or less. These packages include installation of a comprehensive internet security software with 1 year license and a malware checkup for up to 5 PCs.

For businesses wanting more comprehensive coverage, more complete packages are available, our complete pack starts at 10 users and includes cloud based monitored security software, 250Gb of secured cloud backup, virus removal, monthly proactive monitoring of cloud security software and data restoration coverage included for the year.

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