Your cybersecurity is current, and your business feels reasonably safe from attack. What other risks do you need to consider? Is your IT department running around like crazy?
If your IT department is on red alert every other day, that’s a risk. Are you struggling to keep one or more legacy systems going? Not upgrading systems that keep your business running means you could be sitting on a time bomb with potential disruptions to your business operations.
You may love that system, and it works well. But what if the employee who knows how to run it leaves for greener pastures? What if hardware fails and there’s no replacement?
Incorporating AI can be an excellent way to update your legacy systems, but you need a strategy. You don’t want to undermine your business processes, and employees need to be on board with the changes.
A few weeks ago, we discussed a third-party system that blew things up and took down even small businesses. Third-party software is a big part of running your business successfully. Cybercriminals know your business shares valuable information with the supplier.
They target the suppliers to get access to your business information. How do you keep the criminals out? Know your software supplier.
Do they have a history of data breaches? It’s not a good idea to utilize them. To be safe, you should thoroughly vet all your suppliers.
Limit an app’s access to your data. Monitor their access on your network, and don’t rely on them to report a breach. Educate your employees on the risks of third-party apps and ask them what apps they’re using.
Author: Kris Keppeler is a writer who finds technology fascinating and loves humor. She writes on Medium.com. She is also an award-winning podcast producer who enjoys telling funny stories. Follow her on X (formerly Twitter) @KrisNarrates or on LinkedIn.
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