The Horrors of Cyberattacks - How to Strengthen Business Security at Work
Thanks to the rapidly-advancing technology fuelling the world we live in today, it’s no wonder that businesses also have to harness such technology in order to keep competitive and stay relevant. Some benefits of technology used in businesses include the convenience and efficiency of utilising online databases and storing information online instead of on paper documents in order to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
While storing information online can prove efficient, your information is susceptible to being compromised especially if left unguarded or if no security features are set in place. Recent reports of data leaks and cyberattacks are telling of the landscape we live in, and these cyberattacks affect all businesses, no matter how big or small the enterprise. Here in Singapore, famous cases of cybersecurity breach include Singpass, MINDEF, and SingHealth and MOE.
But with everything stored away on something intangible, how can you make sure that information and records are put under “lock and key”?
The Importance of Cybersecurity
Don’t skim the surface when it comes to spending on cybersecurity. From trade secrets to individual employee details, it is important to keep your company’s information under maximum protection. One way to do this is to always make sure that your equipment and tech is up to date. As fast as technology develops, so do criminals and their schemes - Forbes highlights that while cybersecurity spending has begun to do its job, it is also clear that such efforts have to broaden continually.
Look out for equipment with security-boosting features
Make your office devices a security asset rather than a liability. One way to invest in cybersecurity is to invest in security software solutions as well as equipment built-in with security features. For example, Canon recently partnered with leading cybersecurity company McAfee with the aim of helping your company stay protected from malware and cyberattacks. With this partnership, the McAfee Embedded Control now comes as an additional security feature on Canon’s newest imageRUNNER ADVANCE Generation 3 multifunction devices, strengthening security from end-to-end.
One software solution that boosts information and data security is Therefore™. A key security feature ensures that every document saved is signed with a digital signature. Additionally, system permissions make sure that only authorised users are allowed access. Users can head to their nearest MFD to with the knowledge that their documents will be printed securely!
Educating employees
Security for your business needs to be a collaborative effort. According to Dobson, most breaches occur due to the negligence or ignorance of an employee. While implementing tech and installing security features can help to boost information security, businesses also need to make sure that its own employees are well-equipped with the knowledge of the many ways that security breaches can occur.
Work with a reliable partner
If you’re not sure about where to start, the ground rule is simply to engage the experts. At Canon, we are no strangers to business security solutions – with a dedicated team on hand, rest assured that your business will be well taken care of, from initial solution implementation, employee training and all the way to after sales support.
By engaging the right people, you will be able to make more informed choices that will boost your security measures and benefit your company in the long run.
Forbes reiterates that cheaper is not always better, especially in today’s ever-accelerating business world where technology needs to not only meet current requirements but facilitate growth and agility. In today’s business climate, security should always be at the forefront of every company. Make sure to strengthen information security and continually update (and be updated on!) your security features in order to ensure maximum efficiency. Put all these steps into place and you’re on your way to avoiding security breach nightmares at the workplace.
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