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When you encrypt your data, it renders it unreadable to anyone without authorized access. That means if your data falls into the wrong hands, encryption can still help keep you safe! This can help you… ✔️Reduce cyber attacks and data breaches ✔️Keep information confidential ✔️Ensure privacy ✔️Maintain the authenticity of data - encryption can make it difficult to tamper with the information If you’re not currently encrypting your data, it’s time to start! 📲Schedule a FREE 10-Minute Discovery Call to learn more - https://smpl.is/9nx9s #cybersecurityawarenessmonth

One slick move scammers will use is pressing you to take action quickly. That’s how they get you anxious enough to ignore your better judgement and fall for their scam. SLOW DOWN. Take a breath and start asking some questions like, “is this a legit issue?” #databreach #cybersecurity #businessadvice #scamalert #technews #911IT #SaltLakeCityIT

Adding 2FA only takes a couple of extra seconds, but it can be the difference between getting hacked and avoiding it. Whether it’s a social media account, email, or another account, if multi-factor authentication is available, use it. #cybersecurityawarenessmonth

What do you want from a good IT provider? What do they need from you to be a good IT provider? When working with an IT team, it’s important that everyone is clear on what will be done, who will do it, and what is expected of the engagement. If you haven’t had this conversation with your tech team, today is a great day to give them a call. #techtip #technology #ITprovider #businesstip #cybersecurity #911IT #SaltLakeCityIT

Thinking that you don’t have the quality of data or enough data to be of interest to cybercriminals is a common pitfall of business owners. Hackers will take any amount of money or data that they can get either to exploit you for money or sell on the dark web. #BeCyberSmart and secure your data! #cybersecurityawarenessmonth

Do you know the answer? Guess below! 👉 Most people are surprised that your router can be an entry point for hackers. Make sure to take proper precautions! #cybersecurityawarenessmonth

Can you answer the riddle? Put your guess below! #cybersecurityawarenessmonth

Social engineering is a dangerous tactic used by hackers to gain personal information about you that they can later use to guess your passwords, answers to security questions, and more. When you see these games online, skip them. #BeCyberSmart #cybersecurityawarenessmonth

Human error is the biggest reason cyber attacks occur. Your employees are under attack every day, whether they know it or not. Incidents where they accidentally expose confidential data, fall for a phishing email, fall for a scam, or use personal devices for work activities can all let cybercriminals into your network. Providing proper training will help you sleep at night knowing your employees aren’t ticking time bombs. Need help? We’ll train your team on what to look for and what to do if they notice something suspicious. 📲Schedule a FREE 10-Minute Discovery Call to learn more - https://smpl.is/9nx9q

Cybercriminals only need to get access to your account ONE time to… ❌ Steal your data and sell it ❌ Install malware ❌ Lock you out of your own network ❌ Delete your files ❌ Inject ransomware ❌ Expose you and your clients personal information And more. Be proactive and stay on top of protecting your network. #cybersecurityawarenessmonth