siliconindia | | April 201519weak passwords or simply look up hard-ware's default administrative log in cre-dentials. Neglecting to update software is another gateway for hackers, leaving vulnerabilities and loopholes wide open for them to take advantage of. Similarly, connecting to public and open Wi-Fi connections while on a business trip is like sending hackers a personal invitation to snoop around your business. India's SMBs are getting Technology ready ­ Hackers are getting Ready, tooAccording to Indian consulting firm, Zinnov, 20 percent of India's 50 million small and mid-size businesses are technology ready. Cybercriminals will take note of this and are probably preparing plans at this very moment, which is exactly what you should do, too. Set up basic security guidelines for your employees, teach them about possible threats and make sure they understand how imperative their role plays in securing your business. For example, your employees should be encouraged to choose strong passwords for their devices and accounts, to keep their software updated ­ if that's not what you manage centrally ­ and to use a VPN when connecting to unsecure wireless networks.You cannot, of course, rely solely on your employees to protect your business - humans innately make mistakes. To pro-tect your business and to provide your employees with a safety net, you need to have a proper business security solution. Small to mid-size businesses should look for se-curity solutions that include anti-phish-ing, firewall to con-trol network traffic, and server-side protection. If employees are required to travel frequently, it also makes sense to implement a VPN solution on their laptop, smartphone and tablet. If connecting to open Wi-Fi at an airport, hotel or café, a VPN can be used to encrypt valuable business data and protect it from hackers. As humans do make mistakes, you cannot rely on your employees to implement and manage the security solution themselves. It is recommendable to choose a solution that empowers you to remotely manage the security on your employees' computers.Whether your business is a two-man show, or an army of 2,000, awareness, paired with the right security technology are essential. Luke Walling
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