Nurturing Your Digital Defense
Roses have thorns, cacti have spines, and don’t you dare think about touching poison ivy! In today's interconnected world, where scams constantly adapt and infiltrate our digital gardens, safeguarding your online presence becomes a priority. And just like these plants that have their respective defense mechanisms, we need to find ways to make sure we are defending ourselves, especially in the digital space.
Bloomshine is here not only to help your business grow but also to help nurture your business’s success and health through cybersecurity! Here are some suggestions we have for your online safety.
Being Aware of the Latest Scams.
There are a lot of scams out there that are always evolving and invading our digital gardens. Even this financial advisor was recently reported to have been tricked out of $50,000, commenting that the scammers had knowledge of private information such as partial Social Security Number, home address, and even family members like her son. Examples of scams right now vary from fake job applications, faux Zelle transactions, filing your taxes, and first dates imposing on you to invest in crypto (Source). Scams are everywhere. Taking 5 minutes to become aware of what common scams are trending by doing a quick Google Search certainly can’t hurt — at least not as much as poking a cactus!
Spring Cleaning Your Privacy and Security.
We know you are doing SUCH an amazing job of keeping up with your daily habits when it comes to your technology usage. But just like clearing out your garage of clutter, taking some time to reorganize your working space (both online and IRL) can ensure you are protecting yourself. Consider a yearly check-in where you refresh old passwords for newer, stronger ones (Source), go through old digital files to back up important documents, update your two-step online verification contacts, or even shred that pile of papers that have been stacking up! Bonus points for ensuring all your software and operating systems are up to date! These tasks can be easy to place on the back burner but can be so helpful to refresh and safeguard your business.
Keeping up with the Latest Knowledge.
Whether you are a solo sunflower or a team with a dream, everyone needs to be on board with being aware of the data you are responsible for protecting, not just for themselves but also for your clients and your business. Make sure you and your team continue to learn about things like phishing and other cyber awareness topics to maintain good cyber hygiene (Source). More and more of these new technologies and strategies are coming out, ready to take your resources. Make sure your team is ready for these potential threats by providing new training, refreshing their memories on the basics, and understanding the nuances of cyber hygiene.
Cybersecurity is intimidating. Besides, you’re already an expert in what YOU do. Bloomshine offers services to assist you digitally with Cybersecurity Consultations, Training, Auditing, and Optimization! Learn more about how we can help you and your business grow and flourish HERE.
How to Get Started.
Ready to thrive? Let your digital presence shine brightly, and get in touch with us today at hello@bloomshinemedia.com or visit our website bloomshinemedia.com.
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