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10 Small Business IT Security Principles

Small business security principles
Small business security principles

If you’re running a small business, you need to wear many hats. Unlike major companies with a fleet of staff and roles, the small business-person must at times be an accountant, a content-manager, a boss, a secretary, a logistics expert, a negotiator, a cleaner.. the list goes on.

One hat you will definitely need to try on is the IT (Information Technology) security hat. Problems arising from security breaches can cost you credibility, time, money, and even your entire business. In this article, we’re putting forward 10 principles to help avoid that eventuality.

1. It will happen to you

Well, it will if you’re in business long enough. Sooner or later, you’re going to encounter a security-related problem which will cause you grief. The mentality to assume is “prepare for the worst, hope for the best”. A proactive mindset is the most important step to take.

2. Be Aware and Informed

Be aware and informed. Visit Scamwatch, the Australian government’s scam-watching website, and become familiar with the scope, types and methods of scams and attacks on businesses. Keeping up to date with this information is a useful reminder of why vigilance is imperative.

3. The Weakest Link

A security system is only as strong as its weakest link, and malicious attacks always focus on the weakest link. Often this link is human behaviour. Getting someone to click on a link is a lot easier than trying to hack into their database, but the same results can be achieved.

If you have staff, make sure you’re keeping them up to date with modern scams and attacks. Training and communication, and the promotion of awareness within the business, are the key to strengthening the human element.

4. Have a Process

Having a proactive security process which evolves with your experience and information is a useful strategy. The benefit of a process is that it can then be applied to similar subsequent scenarios, helping you to avoid making the same mistake twice.

5. Keep up to Date

Keep your operating systems and software up to date on all your devices. This will help protect you from vulnerabilities in older software, which are constantly being targeted and exploited. Keeping software up to date was a major finding following the Petya Media Virus in 2017.

6. Back Up Your Data

Backing up is a simple and effective way to protect your information. In the event information is compromised or lost, a backup will ensure your records are intact.

7. Manage Access

The most important principles regarding access are to only grant it to the extent required to do a job, and only for the duration that it’s required.

8. Lock Devices

It’s a great idea to lock your phone. If you’re like most other people, your phone might be used to access email, banking, personal information, photos, conversations.. be in the habit of locking your phone if you’re not using it. That will make it harder to access, in the event it’s stolen or misplaced.

9. Minimise Complexity

A strategic approach to ITC (Information Technology & Communications) is to avoid complexity by working with native functionality. It’s usually better to find solutions that natively support your requirements, rather than creating solutions from complex combinations. Keeping it simple is easier to secure, since less assets are involved.

10. Actively Delete

If you’re not using something, why keep it around? There may be a good reason to keep something, but if there isn’t, delete it! Deleting information frees up storage space and strengthens security. If you don’t have it, you don’t have to worry about it.

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Huw has been a valuable member of our team. Responsible and creative, he understands the big picture and efficiently creates solutions for the strategic delivery of content. His technical ability is high and up to date, and his proactivity is a valuable asset to any project.

Huw from Wrasse Industries is committed, flexible, knowledgeable, very reasonably priced and an all-round pleasure to work with. We came to him with a big challenge and he worked tirelessly to find the right solution for us and our member-based online platform. No question is too silly, or ask too small. An all round professional I would highly recommend Huw for any online platform needs. Five stars *****

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The Blue Wrasse recently designed us a fabulous website. Huw is on top of his game and is thorough, professional and talented. We are really happy with our new website, its presence, how easily our products can now be found on the Web, and with The Blue Wrasse’s ongoing service.

Huw is a pleasure to work with. He is highly responsive, flexible, and completes projects ahead of schedule. He takes pride in his work and collaborates with his clients to ensure quality. I recommend him without hesitation.

Thank you so much The Blue Wrasse…… I have been extremely impressed with Huw’s knowledge, skill and professionalism in both redesigning and building my website. His expertise in this field has helped me, more than he could know! 10 stars for sure!

Huw has been a fabulous support for an overworked and sometime scattered sole trader!! I love my new logo and am so happy to have a website for my fledgling consultancy business. Huw was so helpful and patient. He took the time to listen and understand my business, and went above and beyond to get the outcome I needed! I could not recommend Huw more.

The Blue Wrasse recently designed us a phenomenal website featuring thousands of images and easily accessible information. The phone and emails have started buzzing with enquiries, and clients are finding us easily on the web! Huw is thorough, professional and has a fabulous eye for design. Excellent service!

Wrasse Industries were given a brief to produce a promotional video for our Parish. Huw Humphreys has done a fantastic job of putting together our story, blending video footage with still photographs and voiceovers that, when assembled, paint a picture of the culture and personality of our community. We are more than pleased with the result, and very grateful for the patient and professional manner in which this task was approached and completed. Thank you Huw.

Huw has been wonderful to work with. He helped get my website off the ground and was really attentive to what I was asking for. He asked great quality questions and offered advice where needed to get the right results. He has been incredibly helpful whenever I needed him to make any adjustments or updates.

Huw’s down to earth nature makes him a breeze to work with and someone I would highly recommend.

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