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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This is the perfect time to be proactive by assessing your cybersecurity and taking any steps that will help prevent costly breaches and protect sensitive data. Cyberattacks continue to be an ongoing threat. It’s more important than ever to safeguard your business against online threats.
Here are a few ways to protect your business that you can put into action this month.
Use a Password Manager There are many password managers that you can use, like bitwarden and RoboForm. There are some you can even try for free. Password managers help you create strong, unique passwords and then securely store them.
With so many employees working out of the office these days it’s important to really protect your network. Use strong encryption to secure your Wi-Fi and use VPNs for remote work to reduce risks by making it difficult for hackers to track your online activity.
Regularly back up data, securely storing it somewhere apart from your network, like to the cloud, a secure remote server or a physical storage device. If something were to happen to your main data, the backup will help your business recover quickly.
Hackers are always looking for vulnerabilities in software. It’s important to update your software. This includes your web browser, operating system and any other software that you use. So, always make sure to install updates when they’re made available.
You may not always have the resources in-house to keep up with cybersecurity tasks. Consider partnering with an IT company like ICC so you can focus on your own job responsibilities.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a good opportunity to upgrade your defense against cybercriminals. ICC can help you monitor threats, implement a comprehensive audit and make recommendations on optimizing IT procedures. If you are missing one piece in your line of defense, you may be putting your business at risk. Contact us to get started with a consultation.
October 9, 2025
