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March/April 2022  Volume 33, Number 2        
 

Seven Tips for Reducing Cyber Risk

  1. Understand your cyber risks. Businesses are vulnerable to cyberattacks through hacking, phishing, malware, and other methods.
  2. Train Staff. Those engaged in cyberattacks find a point of entry into a business’ systems and network. A business’ exposure can be reduced by having and enforcing a computer password policy for its employees.
  3. Keep Software Updated. Businesses should routinely check and upgrade the major software they use.
  4. Create back-up files and store off-site. A business’ files should be backed up either as an external hard drive or on a separate cloud account. Taking these steps are vital to data recovery and the prevention of ransomware. Ransomware is when a cyberattack results in a situation where a business is asked to pay a fee to regain access to its own data.
  5. Ensure systems have appropriate firewall and antivirus technology. A business should evaluate the security settings on its software, browser and email programs.
  6. Establish a Data Breach Plan. A business should remind its employees to review periodically the data breach detection tools installed onto their computers. If a data breach occurs, employees must notify the business immediately to prevent further loss.
  7. Protect your business with insurance coverage designed to address cyber risks. Cyber insurance coverage typically provides protection for costs associated with data breaches and ransomware.

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In this issue:

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How to Survive the Insurance “Hard Market”

National Roadway Safety Strategy Announce

Why Do Insurers Need to Think Like Cybercriminals?

Seven Tips for Reducing Cyber Risk

 

 


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