Keep Your Online Business Secure With Our Advice

Hackers-Chispa MagazineDoes anyone remember the 1995 film, Hackers? It was a cheesy, camp affair with Johnny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie co-starring as two computer whiz kids. Did it portray the culture of hacking in an accurate light? Of course, not this is Hollywood we’re talking about. That said, movie analysers have keenly pointed out just how accurate the film was in certain areas. Specifically, it predicted how vulnerable we would be online in the future. And, don’t be fooled into thinking this is a sweeping paranoia. Make the wrong mistake online and all your information could be stolen. What does this mean for business owners?

It’s certainly an issue because more businesses than ever function almost completely online. This is where purchases are made and where the biggest promotional push is focused. So, it should be obvious why it’s important to keep your business protected online.

If you’re using a cloud server, all your company’s important data will be accessible online. In one way, this is a positive as it allows your business model to be more flexible. But, if you don’t have the right security, your data could be vulnerable to hackers. And, it’s not just your cloud tech because you also need to think about your website. That’s where consumers will be making purchases, and if your system isn’t secure, their information could be stolen. This will damage your business reputation, leaving you out of pocket and with some very unhappy customers. Now we’ve got your attention, here are some of the best ways to protect your business online.

DDOS Safety Features
What is DDoS protection? DDOS stands for Distributed Denial Of Service, and it could be a death sentence for an online company. If your business is attacked through a DDOS, then your site will crash leading you to lose revenue. But, it will also be open to hacks and data theft. To prevent this, you can have a look at the types of safety features Optical Protection offer.

Secure Payments
It’s crucial you set up a secure payment system on your site if you want customers to make purchases online. They need to feel confident that they can buy products without risking losing their personal data. You can find this type of software available from e-commerce companies online. Investing in one of these programs will benefit your business in the long term.

IT Support
As we already mentioned, it’s not just your website that could be attacked, hackers might target your entire computer network, trying to find a weak spot. The best precaution to take against this is hiring an IT support team. They can monitor your network and make sure that any breaches are secured immediately. You will have 24/7 security and will be alerted if there is an issue on your network.

It should be clear, despite the weird and wonderful way Hollywood portrayed hacking in the early 90s, today it’s a very real threat. It would be unwise for any online business owner not to take it seriously.

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Milo Senalle

Milo Senalle

Managing Editor at Chispa Magazine
As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.

Milo Senalle

As one of the managing editors of Chispa Magazine, Milo Senalle is the go-to man for all things technology, ethical, and financial concerns. Providing laughs with his style of writing and problem-solving techniques, Milo is a voice of reason among the girly staff at Chispa. Married with children, living in Atlanta, he works 24/7 on becoming a man of courage and believes honor begins at home.