Cybersecurity Spring Cleaning: 7 Quick Fixes to Protect Your Business

Spring is a great time to tidy up — not just your office, but your digital defenses too. A quick cybersecurity checkup can go a long way in protecting your small business from preventable threats.

Here are 7 simple steps you can take this week to boost your security.

1. Review Who Has Access to What

Employees come and go. Vendors change. Now’s a great time to:

• Remove unused accounts

• Limit access to only what's necessary

• Double-check shared logins or passwords

2. Reset Old Passwords

If you’re using the same password for multiple systems, change it. And if your team hasn’t updated theirs in over a year, it’s time.

Bonus tip: Use a password manager to keep things secure and organized.

3. Turn On Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MFA adds an extra layer of protection to your accounts. It’s simple to turn on and can stop most unauthorized access attempts in their tracks.

4. Update Your Software

Outdated apps and operating systems are a hacker’s dream. Make sure your computers, phones, and routers are all running the latest updates.

5. Back Up Your Data

If a cyberattack (or a spilled coffee) wipes your files, could you recover?

Make sure you have automatic, secure backups of important documents and systems.

6. Check for Suspicious Email Rules

Some email-based attacks set up auto-forwarding or inbox rules to quietly siphon data. Review your email settings to make sure nothing looks off.

7. Revisit Your Cybersecurity Policy

If you created a policy months or years ago, make sure it still reflects:

• Current team structure

• New tools you use

• Expectations for remote work or personal devices

Our Final Thought:

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs to be consistent.

These seven steps take less time than spring cleaning your garage, and they might save your business from a major headache.

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