Protect your Network from Cyber Attacks

A cyberattack is a hostile and deliberate attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system. It is done to seek some kind of benefit from victim’s network. Usually, the attacker breaches the information system of an organization or an individual.

According to Annual Cyber security report, the cyber crime has been committed almost fourfold between 2019 to 2020. Cyber attacks hits Australian businesses everyday. 53% of cyber attacks resulted in damages of $500,000 or more. Often, the attacker blocks access to key components of the network, also known as ‘Ransomware’. It disrupts certain components and renders the system inoperable. Sometimes the attacker covertly obtains information by transmitting data from the hard drive (SPYWARE) or he installs the additional harmful software such as: Malware.

How to Protect Data from Cyber Attacks

The first good step is to identify the known atrocious activity and to protect your network perimeter. There are tools, some of them are free, which can block request to unwanted and venomous destinations before the connection is even established.

It is important to invest in making cyber education a regular aspect of staff training because the employees are often the weakest link in cyber security chain. They are unable to recognize malicious activities. Educate the employees about how to identify the spoofing activity to prevent the attacker from attaining credit card details, usernames, and passwords. Teach the staff to stop clicking on the pop-up ads or unnecessary links.

When it comes to cybercrime, there are two types of companies: those that have been attacked and those who not yet know they have been attacked. (CEO John Chambers) So it is important to have a clear plan of action that can be tested on regular basis to identify the internal potential weaknesses. Having a plan will aid you in reacting appropriately in stressful times. In order to avoid the wicked impacts of ransomware and malware, which can be equally devastating and effective because it blocks the access to key components of the network and also transmits data from hard drive, by regularly and securely backing up your data.