5 Network Security Steps for Small Business

Network Security can seem like a daunting task with all the new threats that continually pop-up. When you think you’ve got your bases covered, something new comes along and changes the game. These five network security options will give your business the base level of protection you need.

1. Educate Employees

Employees are the last line of defense in your network security and are the most overlooked aspect of keeping your system protected. Most employees are unaware of ransomware and the threat it poses to businesses. With the dangers out there, your employees should have the training of what to look for, what to do with suspicious items, and have ongoing training on these security measures.

2. Email Filtering

Of all the email a company receives, over 80-85% of it is unsolicited junk mail. As much as 3% of that email has viruses attached. Email filtering service allows you and your employees to receive automated screening of all inbound email for spam and viruses, quarantining of suspicious emails and a white/blacklist feature set, and service monitoring and management. Scamming remains profitable, so we won’t be rid of scammers anytime soon. Protect your network, with this easy to implement solution.

3. Backups

The leading causes of data loss are a hardware failure (40%), human error (29%), software corruption (13%), theft (9%), malware (6%), and natural disasters (3%). Backups can save your company’s data from being lost forever. There are many different options of backups, so research a few to make sure you choose the best choice for your business.

4. Firewall

A firewall is a network security service that manages and controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic. By managing traffic, it guards against threats from online public interaction. Would-be hackers ping the average private network on an hourly basis. The only thing standing between your private data is your network firewall, so be sure to add it to your network security lineup.

5. Workstation Security

With 200,000 to 300,000 new viruses discovered every day, you want protection on each workstation in your company. While Workstation Security is but one component to a secure network, it is an important one. On average, 26% of workstations in the United States are currently unprotected.

Once you’ve got these pieces in place, you can focus your efforts on growing your business knowing that your data at your company is secure. Contact Networks Unlimited to implement these security pieces today.