Mobile backup
Backing up your mobiles with cyber security software can help minimise the risk of malware and phishing attacks, threats that impact businesses of all sizes.
Why your business needs cyber security
$49,600
Average cost of a cyber attack on a small business
Australian Signals Directorate, 20 November 2023. Go to Annual Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024.
6 minutes
Is how often a cyber attack is reported
Australian Signals Directorate, 14 November 2023. Go to ASD Cyber Threat Report 2022-2023.
95%
Of cyber attacks involve human error
World Economic Forum, 11 January 2022. Go to The Global Risks Report 2022 17th Edition.
Your small business cyber security checklist
You can help defend your business and customers against cybercrime by implementing a risk management plan.
Email security
Workplace apps are often the backbone of your business, but they can be targeted by hackers. App security helps you to protect email and collaboration platforms.
Customer safety
If customers entrust you with their information, you have a responsibility to keep their data safe. Taking steps to stay secure helps improve brand loyalty.
You’re never too small for cyber safety
Businesses both large and small can be impacted by cybercrime. To help decrease the chance of becoming a target, educate yourself on small business cyber security.
Upskill to fight hackers from within
Help fight security breaches with Cyber Wardens, an educational program designed to upskill your team on how to defend your business against digital threats.
Articles about cyber security and safety
Frequently asked questions
Even a single cyber-attack can cause serious damage, but you can help defend your business by implementing a risk management plan that includes:
- mobile backup
- email security
- endpoint protection, and
- customer safety measures.
To discuss your cyber security strategy, request a call back or visit a Business Technology Centre. We'll help you find the solutions that best suit your business needs.
Doing business online has its benefits, but it can also increase the risk of scams and cyber threats. Cyber security helps protect your technology and information from:
- accidental or illegal access
- corruption
- theft
- damage.
By taking a proactive approach to defending your business with cyber security measures, you help decrease the likelihood of becoming the target of online criminals and hackers.
A risk management plan that includes cyber security also helps keep your customers’ details safe which can help improve your business reputation.
To help keep your small business data secure, consider taking the following steps:
- Change your reused passwords and ensure every password is unique. You can also consider a password manger app to help you set, store, and recall them as needed.
- Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA), sometimes called ‘two-step authentication’, anywhere it's offered. This is especially important for email and any service you can't afford to have compromised.
- Back up data routinely and consider using the 3-2-1 backup strategy, which helps in the event of multiple disasters.
- Schedule automatic updates for all your IT platforms and then schedule any automatic updates you can.
When it comes to cyber security for small and medium businesses, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The cyber security tools that suit you best will depend on your specific business operations.
To discuss your cyber security strategy, request a call back or visit a Business Technology Centre. We'll help you find the solutions that best suit your business needs.