You know one of those times when you have this sudden hunch that something bad will happen? And it turns out to be right? Unfortunately, this feeling is a little too familiar to small businesses who are using information technology to run/enhance their business.
The fact remains that information technology can be really confusing and expensive if you don’t know what you’re doing. You may end up making mistakes that will cost your small business. We discuss a few such tech mistakes in the article below…
No Proper Security Software
You must be already knowing that in order to save yourself from potential online threats, you need to have a computer security software in place. Maybe you already do have basic software running. But if you really want to safeguard your business from dangers and scams, you need to go beyond the regular off the shelve, free off brand software program.
Keep in mind that your business runs on the basis of some vital data and other critical information such as passwords, account numbers, along with other important documents. Still many small businesses tend to take it easy when it comes to security software, which is a mistake that you should avoid making.
Using Non-Functional Software for Backup
Just the way having proper security software is important, you should also have a fully functional backup software. A lot of small businesses simply assume that their data is safe and protected, just because they have access to software and hardware.
Every small business needs to be well aware of the technology they are using. At the least, small businesses need to test their backup software every 2-3 months. This is something should not be ignored because it’s much more costly to recover any lost data than to perform regular testing of the backup software.
Lack of Network Security
Computer network security is something your small business should not compromise on. Lack of network security can lead to damage of your company’s valuable and hard earned reputation due to a security breach, causing the leakage of critical customer information. After all, having your database hacked with details of your clients and available to spammers/scammers is something no small business wants.
If your small business is educated about the strengths and weaknesses of its computer network, it becomes easy for you to stay ahead of the competition by gaining and understanding the ins/outs of risk exposure. A strong computer network stops hackers from gaining access to any private files. Ultimately, the more secure the network, the better it is for your business.
Regardless of what type of small business you run or what goals you have with, compromising on the above tech mistakes can prove to be lethal. So it’s always better be safe than sorry!
Article contributed by Jenna Smith