Cybersecurity Resolutions for the New Year
The start of a new year is the perfect time to commit to better cybersecurity practices. With cyber threats constantly evolving, even small changes can make a big difference in protecting your business. Here are five practical resolutions to help you enhance your security posture in 2025.
1. Strengthen Password Practices
Resolve to implement stronger, unique passwords for all accounts. Use a password manager to generate and store them securely. Encourage employees to adopt passphrases for even better protection.
2. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Make MFA mandatory for all accounts, not just critical systems and sensitive accounts. This simple step can block over 99% of account compromise attempts.
3. Conduct Regular Security Training
Commit to monthly or quarterly cybersecurity awareness sessions for your team. Educate employees on phishing, social engineering, and safe online behavior.
4. Perform a Security Audit
Start the year with a comprehensive security audit or gap analysis. Identify vulnerabilities in your systems, software, and processes. Develop a plan to address the gaps.
5. Backup and Test Your Data
Ensure you have regular backups of all critical data. Just as important, test your backups periodically to confirm they’re recoverable in an emergency. Backing up is important, but ensuring your backup solution works is crucial.
Final Thoughts
Cybersecurity is an ongoing effort, but these resolutions can help your business stay ahead of potential threats. By making security a priority, you’re safeguarding not only your systems but also your customers’ trust. In our next edition, we’ll dive into phishing scams and how to recognize them.
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