Don’t Wait for a Breach: 5 Indicators You Need Stronger IT Security

Don’t wait for a cyber breach to reveal your security weaknesses—proactively identifying vulnerabilities is essential to protecting your business from costly attacks.

Here are 5 key indicators you need to strengthen your company’s IT security:

1. There are cyber threats in your industry…

First off, if businesses in your sector are being targeted, it’s a warning sign that you could be next. Cybercriminals often focus on specific industries, so staying ahead of emerging threats is crucial. Regularly update your security protocols and monitor industry trends to stay protected.

Most vulnerable industries to cybercrime:

• Manufacturing 
• Healthcare 
• Finance
• Utilities
• Retail

2. Your business lacks employee training…

Your employees are your first line of defense against cyber threats. If they haven’t been trained to recognize phishing attempts, handle sensitive data, or follow security protocols, your business is at risk. Implementing comprehensive cybersecurity training is essential to strengthening your firewall.

3. Your business has remote work practices…

Additionally, as remote work evolves, securing off-site access and devices is more important than ever. If your business hasn’t adapted its IT security measures to protect remote workers, you’re leaving a significant gap in your defenses. Ensure that all remote connections are encrypted and that devices used for work meet security standards.

4. You allow third-party access…

Moreover, if vendors, partners, or other third parties have access to your systems without strict security measures in place, you’re exposing your business to unnecessary risks. Any weakness in a third party’s security can be exploited to breach your systems. Implementing access controls and regularly reviewing third-party security practices is vital to maintaining a secure environment.

5. Your company has been lucky…

Lastly, just because your business hasn’t experienced a cyberattack doesn’t mean it’s immune. Relying on luck instead of robust security measures is a gamble that could cost you everything. Strengthen your defenses now to ensure your continued protection.

If your business is experiencing any of these signs, it is a clear indication that you should work to strengthen your system’s security. One easy way to safeguard your business from cyber threats is by hiring vetted experts specializing in IT security – network security, information security, endpoint security, application security, cloud security, operation security, and more. 

IT Security positions we’ve recently filled with our clients:

• Cybersecurity Engineer
• Security Architect
• Penetration Tester
• Network Engineer
• IT Security Auditor

Connect with IT Security experts to safeguard your business.

Complete this form or chat with our VP of Sales, Dean Anderson at 508-967-9221