Indevtech Blog

Indevtech has been serving the Honolulu area since 2001, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Three Ways You Can Immediately Improve Your Cybersecurity

Three Ways You Can Immediately Improve Your Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks are a major issue for everyone and especially for businesses. In fact, if you don’t have a solid handle on the actions you take, your IT may be more exposed than you think. We thought we would go through a few really simple actions you can take to enhance your security posture.

Update Your Software

Your business runs on software, and most businesses have a lot of it. That is a lot of potential vulnerabilities if all of that software isn’t updated with the latest patches and threat definitions. We understand that since there is so much software to manage and maintain, that some lightly-used programs or mobile apps can be overlooked. This isn’t good, however. You absolutely need to ensure that every application your business uses is updated regularly. 

Using Insecure and Repetitive Passwords

So many people (and businesses) are guilty of this poor security practice. Insecure passwords are some of the most exploited security components. Good password practices include:

  • Don’t use the same password twice: You should never use the same password for multiple accounts. If one password is compromised, and you have used the same password for multiple sites, then that means all of those accounts are also potentially compromised. For the best results use different, complex passwords for each of your accounts.
  • Make passwords easy to remember but hard to guess: It is much easier than you might think. One way you can make a password easy to remember but hard to guess is to create passphrases for each account. Basically, pick three words that don’t have any natural relationship with each other and then spruce it up by using upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols. 
  • Prioritize length rather than complexity: While complexity is still extremely important for passwords, length is the biggest deciding factor when determining how infiltrators will be able to crack them. The way it works is the more characters are involved, the harder it is for a hacker to find the right combination. You should, of course, still use letters, numbers, and symbols when you can, though.

Multi-factor authentication should be deployed everywhere it is offered. That extra layer of security is a great tool when looking to combat the myriad of threats trying to gain access to your accounts, and ultimately, your business’ network. 

Using Questionable Wi-Fi Connections

When working remotely or through mobile devices while out of the office, people often connect to suspect Wi-Fi signals that can be completely compromised from the outset and can lead to transmitted data being intercepted and networks to be corrupted. One tool that can help is called a virtual private network (VPN). This tool gives an encrypted connection that allows data to be sent and received in relative safety over these suspect networks. 

Protecting your digital resources and information systems is becoming more important than ever before. If you would like to talk to one of our IT professionals about getting the security tools you need to keep your business safe, give us a call at (808) 529-4605 today.

Customer Login


Latest Blog

Having tools that help enhance your ability to support your customers is rarer than you may expect. One of the best tools a lot of businesses employ is Customer Relationship Management (CRM). The CRM system can transform how a business operates, but to make the most of it, you’ll need to employ some strategies. 

Contact Us

Learn more about what Indevtech can do for your business.

Indevtech Incorporated
Pacific Guardian Center, Mauka Tower
737 Bishop Street, Suite 2070
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-3205

indev badge footer