Security awareness
‘Always assume the best, but always be prepared for the worst.’ - You should plan for emergencies in order to avert serious damage. Many companies do not do this. Of course, this includes appropriate instructions for all those responsible. But it is not only those in positions of responsibility who are crucial. It is well known that employees are the biggest gateway for cyber criminals. They must always be sensitised and equipped with the knowledge they need to react decisively and correctly. So: plan, sensitise and train.
Up-to-date IT systems
Software and security updates should also be a priority during the holiday period. However, the right planning is also important here. If you know what is active, where it is active and who is using it, you can plan ahead. Scheduling regular updates and emergency patches is worth its weight in gold. Ideally, you should even proactively collect information about your vulnerabilities and classify them in good time. In this way, at least the systems that are particularly fundamental to the core business can be prioritised for protection.
Password
Let's be honest, how many passwords do you use and how secure are they really? We all know the trade-off between ‘memorising’ and ‘secure’. But as simple as it sounds, make sure you have good passwords in your company. A password that is long, case-sensitive and contains special characters and numbers can be a significant security barrier.
Backup
Tip no. 4 is similarly simple: ensure regular backups. They protect against data loss and should be made as a matter of course and on an ongoing basis. This is a reassurance that you cannot do without.
Disaster recovery
Data theft or misuse during the holiday period can be very expensive for a company. In addition to the value of the actual data, the time required to process and restore it also costs valuable resources. A solid contingency plan for data recovery helps to get normal operations back up and running as quickly as possible. This disaster recovery should be up to date before the holiday period and adapted to the existing company situation.
Our tip:
The keyword is ‘DTS Managed Services’. We not only offer dedicated solutions for all the aspects mentioned. We enable customised services, including their operation and support, which are also seamlessly guaranteed during the holiday period. Our manpower and technical experts make this possible, as do market-leading technologies. We take care of planning, updating and maintenance, leaving you with smooth, secure business operations. With DTS Managed Services, you can go on holiday with peace of mind.