IT Tech CEO Shares 5 Steps to Minimize Risks of Malware Attacks

by Cal Braunstein

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Recovering from a malware attack

Lastly, one needs to be able to quickly recover from any malware attack.

Having backups is one thing; being able to use them to get production systems back operational again is another. Users need to be sure they can make that happen.

Additionally, executives need to be able to get the message out that the company has weathered the storm, no damage was done, and it is back fully operational. 

Summary

Malware is a major threat to every organization and IT assets every day and to the point where it could jeopardize one’s business survival. Business and IT executives must plan to be hit by sophisticated malware attacks on an ongoing basis.

Small business owners and IT executives must aggressively invest and keep current in version and patch levels and in security detection and prevention measures.

The objective should be to attain an acceptable risk exposure level so that when hit by a malware attack it does not cripple the business. Small business owners and IT executives should ensure that no attack could result in a major data loss, an extended outage, corporate embarrassment, or loss of customer loyalty.

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