Tech security firm Norton was right when it noted that “the overwhelming amount of news coverage surrounding the novel coronavirus has created a new danger — phishing attacks looking to exploit public fears about the sometimes-deadly virus.”
But there are actually practical ways to ensure your biz is protected from phishing scams at the time of COVID-19.
Below are some tips from “5 ways to Protect Your Business from COVID-19 Phishing SCAMS.”
1. Implement Multi-layered Security and Disaster Recovery
“First, implement or update a reliable business continuity and disaster recovery plan so data can be recovered quickly if compromised,” stated Greg Smith, Vice President of Services Delivery at Messaging Architects.
2. Thoroughly Train Employees
Regularly educate employees about emerging threats and common-sense email safety.
Additionally, “give them the direction they need to ensure they implement security measures at home. Include password policies, as well as procedures for updating firewalls and other software and firmware.”
3. Enable email protection features
Review and employ the email protection features of your email service. For example, ensure automated encryption to protect data both in transit and at rest.
These may seem commonsensical, and they are; but exactly because many businesses do not follow them, they become phishing victims. Reiterating these is therefore essential for biz survival.
