{"id":4962,"date":"2023-09-12T08:49:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T13:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/?p=4962"},"modified":"2025-07-24T12:49:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:49:19","slug":"how-to-protect-your-business-from-cybersecurity-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/?p=4962","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Business From Cybersecurity Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce\">\n.flex_column.av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k0pon615-92ea21455f84089b14b66129c69212c2 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h1>How to Protect Your Business From Cybersecurity Threats<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k0pop9td-bbcbe599b29853166e54fa81e9bef78a '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Cybersecurity is important for small and medium sized businesses but is a key factor that can get left behind. The idea of incorporating security technology is thought to be daunting or difficult so they opt for the most basic security thinking it will be enough.<\/p>\n<p>Louisville Geek powered by Cisco offers many options for easily accessible cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes. Louisville Geek understands the importance of investing in data security, but without the overwhelming price tag.<\/p>\n<p>Even the smallest businesses are trusted with vital information, like email addresses, credit card information, and health records. In the wrong hands, this type of data can ruin a person\u2019s life, costing them money or even their safety. Investing in strong cybersecurity technology will protect your business\u2019s reputation and your customer\u2019s sensitive data.<\/p>\n<p>All in all, when you\u2019re online \u2013 either at work or home \u2013 you should be focusing on two things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Protecting your data connection<\/li>\n<li>Protecting your credentials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below are a few tips you can follow to protect your business\u2019s most vital information!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Protect your DNS Server<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to have a cybersecurity tool that protects you at a DNS level so every connection is protected. A product like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/umbrella.cisco.com\/___.YXAzOmxvdWdlZWs6YTpvOmI1NDNmZDBkMzg3OWYyNTJiYTFlZjQ3NTVhZjM4NWE3OjY6ZjYxZTo4ODZiZTlhMDdlYTJlODZiMWE2NjBiYzdkYjYzZDA5M2VjNTUzNzY1ZGNlM2ZiYmIxZGMwM2Q1NDE5NDc0YjIyOnA6VA\">Cisco\u2019s Umbrella<\/a>\u00a0provides DNS-layer security to block malicious domains before they reach you.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Protect Against Credential Theft<\/h2>\n<p>Multifactor authentication (MFA) remains one of the best ways SMBs can guard against credential theft. Tools like these provide an extra layer of protection, even when a user\u2019s credentials are compromised.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Use a Password Management Tool<\/h2>\n<p>When an organization is hacked, hackers will reuse passwords across the web to see if they can access more valuable information. Suddenly, that password you used to buy your new favorite T-shirt is being used to access your banking information!<\/p>\n<p>Providing a good\u00a0password management tool\u00a0for your employees allows them to store hundreds of passwords safely so you never forget them. Best yet, most password management tools are accessible from any device, so you can get your passwords from anywhere.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Protect your Browser Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>One way to protect yourself is to use a browser extension that masks critical information from the vendor during a transaction. In the event of a vendor data breach, your information will be protected, saving your small business from a lot of headaches.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Manage your Social Media<\/h2>\n<p>Businesses should educate employees about the dangers of posting personal information on social media. Hackers often search employees\u2019 personal social media pages for information to gain their trust. This information can be used to make phishing emails look legit.<\/p>\n<p>Our team at Louisville Geek with Cisco Meraki can create powerful cloud-managed wireless solutions without sacrificing simplicity for your business. We have brought together a team of experienced security specialists to work side-by-side with our engineers and technicians, enabling us to properly establish best practices in your workforce, secure your network, protect access points, and adhere to the stringent standards set forth by industry regulators. Don\u2019t wait until it\u2019s too late, properly protect your business and the digital assets that keep it running.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to improve your business\u2019s security, <a href=\"https:\/\/url.avanan.click\/v2\/___https:\/louisvillegeek.com\/___.YXAzOmxvdWdlZWs6YTpvOmI1NDNmZDBkMzg3OWYyNTJiYTFlZjQ3NTVhZjM4NWE3OjY6MmQ5NTo3YTNlMzhhOWVmOWNkZDk3NzA5NDFhMzdmNjg1NmRiNTNlNjA0OTIyZTZlYTY2YzQyZTkxZjgwNDhjNmI1NGUzOnA6VA\">contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4965,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4962","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cybersecurity-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Protect Your Business From Cybersecurity Threats - Louisville Geek<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Small and medium-sized businesses often neglect cybersecurity because it is seen as daunting or expensive. 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