--- title: "Six Cybersecurity Basics Your Business Needs to Follow - Blogs on IT Support and Cybersecurity for Small Business" description: "Cybersecurity is critical, especially when it comes to the simple stuff. Find out what you absolutely need to get right." url: "https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/six-cybersecurity-basics-your-business-needs-to-follow" date: "2026-06-07T04:35:05+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ## Blogs on IT Support and Cybersecurity for Small Business Insights on cybersecurity, AI, and IT strategy to help business leaders reduce risk, improve performance, and make better technology decisions. [ Categories ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://colemantechnologies.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://colemantechnologies.com/javascript:void(0);) # Six Cybersecurity Basics Your Business Needs to Follow [Coleman Technologies Blog](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/categories/security) [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman) Monday, 09 December 2024 [ ![Cybersecurity](//colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_articles/1232/b2ap3_large_Cybersecurity.jpg) ](//colemantechnologies.com/images/easyblog_articles/1232/Cybersecurity.jpg "Cybersecurity") Protecting your business isn’t just about having the right tools; it’s about making sure you and your team know how to stay safe online. Here are some key tips to help you get started: ## Keep Software Updated Updating software can feel like a hassle, but it’s super important. Many updates fix security issues that hackers could otherwise exploit. By keeping your software up to date, you protect your business from unnecessary risks—and it also helps your devices work better overall. ## Use Strong Passwords Passwords are your first line of defense, so make them strong! Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, or try random passphrases (like "[Dog!Tree7@Cake](mailto:Dog!Tree7@Cake)"). Every password should be unique. To keep track of them, use a password manager app—it’s safer than relying on your browser. ## Take Threats Seriously Don’t assume your business is “too small” to be a target. Hackers often use phishing scams and other mass attacks to find easy victims. Make sure everyone on your team knows the risks and how to spot suspicious activity. ## Back Up Your Data Data loss can happen for many reasons—hacking, bad weather, tech problems, or even simple mistakes. Follow the 3-2-1 Backup Rule: - Keep 3 copies of your data. - Use 2 storage types (like a hard drive and cloud storage). - Store 1 copy offsite, preferably in the cloud. This ensures you’ll always have a backup when you need it. ## Be Careful with Links Links can be dangerous, especially in emails or messages you weren’t expecting. Hackers often hide malware or phishing scams in links. Always hover over a link to check where it really goes, and confirm its legitimacy through other means before clicking. The same goes for unexpected email attachments. ## Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Passwords alone aren’t enough anymore. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds extra layers of security by requiring more than just a password. 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