3 ways to protect your computers and digital information

Cashmanager | 8 years ago

Using computer programs, such as accounting software, to support your small business is a great way to increase your accuracy and efficiency - as well as make your job a little easier. However, many SME owners have concerns about the safety and security of digital information. It's no wonder, with cases about cybersecurity and data breaches all over the news.

Programs like CashManager are designed to keep your information safe and protected. Of course, there are a few things you should do to improve the security of your network and keep your systems in a healthy state.

  • Install the appropriate antivirus software and firewalls. Remember to stay on top of your subscriptions for these services so you don't have any gaps in your protection.
  • Follow best practices for passwords and account management. Employees should be made aware of the risks and briefed on policies and practices, including warnings against clicking on links in suspicious emails. You should use different passwords for each account and avoid using common words or predicable figures for your log-ins. Replacing letters with numbers is a helpful trick for creating passwords that are memorable but hard to crack. Sn0w8a11, for example, is a better password than Snowball.
  • Keep your software up to date. One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to computers is avoiding this key step. Because newer versions have been improved to guard against the latest viruses, updating is essential in order to avoid vulnerabilities. With Accomplish, taking this action is simple. To ensure you don't fall behind on updates, you can take advantage of the Awesome Support and Update Programme, which provides the most recent version of the software on a CD or through the website. That way, you have the latest features and can help protect your system.