Imagine arriving at an airport, only to find yourself checked in by hand because hackers took down the tech ✈️ . Sounds surreal, but it just happened in Europe. Building resilience means thinking a few steps ahead and making smart moves, not just big investments.
Here are the priorities that small and midsize businesses can put into action to stay safe:
📊 Real-time monitoring. Let automated threat detection watch for suspicious logins or mass data downloads. These alerts give you and your IT team a head start to catch issues before they grow into full-blown crises.
🤝 Be picky about vendor access. Limit which partners and suppliers can reach your important systems. Stick with those who offer strong security, use multi-factor authentication, and agree to notify you right away if something suspicious happens.
🛠️ Automate updates. Use centralized tools so every device and app gets security patches on time, with less guesswork and fewer gaps.
💾 Backup and encrypt your data. Store those backups both locally and in the cloud, and protect them with encryption. Make it a habit to run a recovery drill, just to prove you can actually get your info back if the worst happens.
The next level of prevention is about making these steps part of your routine and SkyViewTek is here to help you map it all out. For practical advice, reach out to Bernie Orglmeister at support@skyviewtek.com or call 610-590-5006.