A FAVORITE OF HACKERS, ALSO SME’s IT MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CYBER ATTACKS!

Cyber ​​attacks that have made headlines and shocked are generally believed to target global companies. However, this mindset can deter small and medium-sized businesses from cybersecurity measures. WatchGuard Turkey and Greece Country Manager Yusuf Evmez notes that 54 of the SMEs do not use the multi-factor authentication solution and recalls that the MFA solution is still widely recommended, especially for SMEs.

Using multi-factor authentication requires users to provide multiple proofs every time they log in to a business account. This solution, which has been used for years and is still recommended by cybersecurity experts, does not lose the hallmark of one of the most applicable solutions. Research shows that 54 of SMEs do not use multi-factor authentication for their business, and 47 do not understand what multi-factor authentication is. Given the finding that more than half of SMEs are unaware of the benefits of the MFA solution, Yusuf Evmez, Country Manager Turkey and Greece, argues that both insufficient resources and lack of cybersecurity awareness have an impact on the ignorance of SMEs on cybersecurity measures.

Even the smallest companies have valuable data

Businesses of all sizes and industries can be vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. Just like internationally operating companies, SMEs can also run the risk of cyber attacks. Given their resources and access to digital literacy, it is a well-known fact that in some cases SMEs are at greater risk because they do not have an effective mechanism to defend themselves. Yusuf Evmez emphasizes that even the smallest companies have important data, such as customer transaction data and trade secrets, and recalls that the cost of cyber-attacks for companies is not only data loss, but also that SMEs can lose access to their systems.

A proven solution comes to the rescue of SMEs

It is known that almost all account hijacking attacks can be stopped with an effective multi-factor authentication solution. This solution, a proven way to stop cyber-attacks, is seen as one that more SMEs should adopt. As companies expand their digital assets, their cybersecurity needs increase, while multi-factor authentication requires no hardware changes on companies’ computers or mobile devices, and its low cost makes it an option for SMEs to choose. While a strong password is a good step to ensure cybersecurity, a complex password alone is not enough. Yusuf Evmez, country manager of WatchGuard Turkey and Greece, recalls the importance of protecting SMEs from cyber-attacks, as well as large enterprises, for a robust cybersecurity ecosystem and points out that companies can have cloud-based multi-factor authentication services without expensive hardware and without spending big budgets.

Source: (BYZHA) – Beyaz News Agency