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Cybersecurity - most of us have a basic idea of what it is and what it entails, but only those technically qualified and specialized in its most complex principles have a cohesive view of how it works. For example, we tend to understand that keeping clean internet practices, not posting our personal information online, and being careful about opening links from questionable emails are essential.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t slip. If massive companies like Sony and even credit companies can suffer data breaches, then any firm can struggle with an intrusion. With so many practices to learn, sometimes it’s easier to learn what not to do as opposed to all the good practices you’re taught by your managed IT provider.

So, what mistakes should you avoid in 2024? This way, you can more easily expand your operations or perhaps integrate new measures like remote work and still stay safe. With that in mind, consider some of the following advice for the best result:

Failing To Implement Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA is a measure by which a separate code is given to an offline app or device. In some cases, they can serve as security keys your staff hold (in the form of a USB), or they can be a rotating code in a security app you use to provide secondary access to an account. Unfortunately, MFA’s have been around for a while but they’re still not common practice for the user management of accounts unless you force staff to use them at the administrative level. Neglecting that would be the first mistake to avoid.

Assuming It’s The Same For All Industries

Cybersecurity threats aren’t necessarily similar in scope or intent. As you can imagine, critical governmental systems are often the most targeted and thus have the most robust and sophisticated threats levied against them. It might be that in your own personal business, you need to care about specifics too. With NMFTA you can more easily deal with cybersecurity in the trucking industry, for example, making certain the most common logistics-threatening difficulties are resolved ahead of time. This way, you provide more contingencies for possible recourse even if threats have targeted you.

Disregarding Regular Security Audits & Assessments

Ultimately, you can only ever understand how robust and capable your system is if you double and triple-check that. Third-party cybersecurity auditing firms allow you to easily develop a coherent action plan when leaks or vulnerabilities are detected, allowing you to remain clear-eyed about the gaps that potential online criminals could exploit. Audits do take a little time to complete, and they do cost a fee, but they’re priceless in terms of the value they could bring your enterprise in the final assessment. The more you can cultivate a confident security audit, the better off your brand will be.

With this advice, you’ll be sure to avoid the cybersecurity mistakes that most firms should avoid. Without a careful and focused effort, even the most sophisticated firms can take a misstep, and it only takes one for a threat to become a difficult scenario. By systemizing good practice, you can bake-in effective practice within your enterprise.