How to protect your business from cybercrime 

Cybersecurity is a vital part of your governance and risk assessment as a business. Fortunately, a new government site has training and resources to get your security up to speed. 

Your IT systems and software are the backbone of your business. With so many parts of your operations now in the digital domain, it’s vital to protect your cybersecurity. 

Malicious hackers will always be looking for an opportunity to access your systems or steal your sensitive customer information. So, it’s vital to do everything you can to boost your security. 

New cybersecurity resources from the NZ government 

Small businesses are the target for nearly half of all cyber crime in Aotearoa New Zealand, with one in three experiencing at least one cyber attack. That’s a sobering stat, if you’re unsure about the quality and effectiveness of your cybersecurity measures. 

Fortunately, the NZ government has published a new Protect your business from cyber crime site, with links to a selection of resources and videos to improve your cybersecurity.  

The site includes advice on: 

• Protecting your business online 
• Learn why it’s important for your business to prioritise online security and how to start getting your business in better shape. 
• Protecting your online accounts 
• Find out about the most important protections you can put in place for your online accounts and cloud-based finance tools. 
• Protecting your data and systems 
• Understand how to protect your data and your customers’ data, and how to best recover from an online attack. 
• Protecting your website and social media 
• Get advice on putting protections in place for your website and your social media accounts. 
• Spotting and avoiding phishing 
• Learn about the most common online attack – phishing – and how your business can avoid getting caught by it. 

Talk to us about tightening your cybersecurity 

Cybersecurity measures are no longer a ‘nice to have’. They’re a vital part of your governance and risk assessment as the owner and director of a business. 

If you’d like to know more about strengthening your cybersecurity, come and talk to the team. We’ll be happy to review your security and provide advice on ways to tighten your controls.