October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Michigan based Data Protection International offers tips for staying safe and secure online
JACKSON, Mich., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) and Data Protection International (DPI) is encouraging local businesses to stand together against cybercrime. This year's theme "Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart" puts an emphasis on personal accountability while stressing the importance of proactively enhancing cybersecurity at home and at work.
"Sixty percent of small businesses go out of business within six months of a cyber-attack," said Michael Johnson, Founder and Managing Partner of DPI.
Small to medium sized businesses in Southeast Michigan have been particularly vulnerable to two types of cyber-attacks:
-- Phishing: A form of fraud where a thief impersonates a reputable
business or person to gain confidential information
-- Ransomware: When a computer becomes infected/compromised with
ransomware, it begins to encrypt the files so you can't access them
without paying a fee
Because Ransomware is easy to create and deploy, thousands of variations are created every day. It is currently the most prevalent cyber-threat in the world and growing faster than any cyber threat in the history of computing.
"When it comes to Ransomware, you can pay the ransom but you will never recover the time that your business was shut down mitigating and repairing the aftermath of the attack," Johnson said. "Businesses of every size need to be pro-active, not re-active."
DPI offers the following tips for keeping your home network or small business safe and secure online:
1. Fight the Phish: Phishing attacks and scams have thrived since the COVID
pandemic began in 2020 and today, phishing attacks account for more than
80 percent of reported security incidents. Be wary of emails, text
messages or chat boxes that come from a stranger or someone you were not
expecting.
2. Secure every device in your network: Run antivirus, implement a strong
firewall and update every piece of software frequently
3. Ensure that your I.T. Department knows when you're traveling: Traveling
employees should use VPN when accessing any resources while out on the
road
4. Make frequent backups: Be sure to store backups separately from other
systems and know how to restore them. The easiest way to recover from a
ransomware attack is to restore data yourself
For more information about DPI or for help protecting your businesses, visit datapi.net or call (517) 888-0909.
About Data Protection International
Data Protection International is a full-service Secure Managed IT, Web Design, and Digital Marketing Company. We provide partners with peace of mind by proactively maintaining their network, protecting their critical data and creating user-friendly, professional experiences. With cyber security efficiency at the core of our mission, we will protect your data systems that are critical to the operation of your business and the privacy expectations of customers, employees and partners. For more information, visit datapi.net.
CONTACT:
Devon Bradley
517-474-1573
DevonB@datapi.net
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SOURCE Data Protection International
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