Technology is essential for the modern workplace, and as technology advances, the need for cybersecurity will continue to rise. Technology breaches can be detrimental to businesses of any size causing financial loss, reputation damage, and permanent forfeiture of digital assets. Because of this, legal entities, insurance companies, and corporations are now requiring cyber compliance. 

What is Cyber Compliance?

Cyber compliance is comprised of policies and requirements that ensure the company is following cybersecurity protocols and that security measures are in place. A policy can include everything from requiring employees to regularly update software, use secure passwords, and participate in phishing recognition training. Cybersecurity measures that may be required include anti-virus, a disaster response plan, and maintaining a regular backup of company data. 

What is the Purpose of Cyber Compliance?

The purpose of cyber compliance is to ensure the company reduces the chance of a cyber-attack. If the company follows secure practices and has thorough cybersecurity in place, the chance of an attack is greatly reduced, making insurance easier to retain and legal action unnecessary. The best way to keep your business from experiencing the endless headaches of a cyber-attack is by staying cyber-compliant.

How I Can Make Sure My Business is Cyber Compliant?

Start by researching cyber-compliant policies for businesses. You can also contact your local IT company for assistance comprising policies for a consulting fee. Ensure your employees understand and agree to follow the new policies. The next step is to invest in company-wide cybersecurity. This should include backup, anti-virus, phishing protection, employee training, dark web monitoring, email encryption, and a password vault at the very minimum. Once you have both in place, your business will be cyber-compliant. 

The Bottom Line

If you are overwhelmed trying to become or maintain cyber-compliance, you’re not alone. It’s a lot to add to your already full to-do list. If you need help finding out if you are cyber-compliant or implementing cyber-complaint practices, contact us at Computek. We offer free cybersecurity assessments for local businesses. Visit us at Computekonline.com to book your assessment today, or call 512-869-1155. 

That’s all for this week, we’ll see you next time for another Tech Tip Tuesday!