Running a business is no easy feat without the added worry that someone may attempt to jeopardise everything you have worked for. Unfortunately, even if you don’t think you’ve got anyone that would try and do this, every business is always exposed to this kind of threat. Even though there are many ways to protect your business from this happening, there are now more ways than ever in which you can be attacked, so check out this guide on how to protect your business in 2019.

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Train your staff in cyber security

Unfortunately, with more and more of the world’s population taking to the internet, hackers and cyber criminals are having a field day. The internet seems fairly harmless, but did you know that with a few simple clicks, someone could have all of your information at their disposal and you wouldn’t even know about it? Your staff should undergo training in cyber security and know how to browse the internet safely, and also what to look out for when it comes to accidentally allowing a hacker see all of the information you don’t want them to see. You should also look into investing in a top antivirus that will protect you from these eventualities.

Be wise with your investments

Whether you’ve invested in opening up a new department within your business, or a new branch completely, it’s important to ensure that they are also safe from attack or theft. Your investments could be lost within minutes if it falls into the wrong hands, so make sure they are safe! Keeping them away from prying eyes and ensuring that all investments are kept quiet is a reliable way of ensuring that there’s no chance anyone will want to jeopardise it. It’s important to also know how to deal with this situation should you face it, and you can read more here on this investment recovery blog on how to deal with the situation.

Vamp up on-site security

If you don’t already, it might be time to get some on-site security for your business. After all, your whole empire resides within your business premises, and one slip up could end what you’ve worked so hard for. Consider installing CCTV cameras and alarms so that yourself and the authorities are informed if your security is compromised. Many security systems now offer the ability to check on your premises using a handy app! So even when you’re not on site, you can ensure that everything is how it should be!

Depending on what kind of business you’re running, you may want to consider hiring security guards too. If you’re selling expensive valuables or information, you may even find that you’re at risk during daylight too. Having security guards and machines that can detect weapons will help keep your business safe, as well as both you and your staff members.

Eliminate paper records

Finally, while it might be easy to store important records on paper so that you can file them easily in your office, this also makes it super easy for thieves to steal. Eliminate paper records as much as possible, and if you do have any paper documents, consider storing them off-site in a secure location so that your business isn’t under threat. Alternatively, it might be a good idea to store information digitally so that not only do you have less chance of losing it, but you don’t have to worry about carrying lots of information on your person!