In celebration of our 30-year anniversary, we are pairing five beers from Helena's own Brothers Tapworks with the top five cyber threats that Helena's businesses face today. These threats include phishing attacks, ransomware, social media risks, weak password practices, and cloud vulnerabilities. Join us as we explore each threat and its corresponding beer pairing.
Social Media Risks: Social media activity can expose businesses to various cyber risks, including impersonation attacks and social engineering. These platforms can be a gateway for cyber threats if not managed properly.
Lager: This beer is smooth, balanced, and versatile, reflecting the widespread and multifaceted risks associated with social media activity. The balanced nature of a Lager symbolizes the need for balanced and comprehensive security measures.
Why We Paired Social Media Risks with Lager: The smooth and versatile nature of a Lager mirrors the dynamic and multifaceted risks associated with social media activity. Both require a balanced approach to manage effectively.
Tips to Protect Your Business from Social Media Risks:
- Implement Strong Password Policies: Use strong, unique passwords for social media accounts and change them regularly. Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for added security.
- Regularly Update Software: Keep all social media platforms and related software up to date with the latest security patches.
- Conduct Security Awareness Training: Educate employees about social media risks and how to recognize and respond to potential threats.
- Use Advanced Security Solutions: Invest in advanced security solutions to monitor and protect social media activity.
- Develop an Incident Response Plan: Prepare for potential security incidents by developing a comprehensive incident response plan.
- Regularly Back Up Data: Regular data backups are crucial for recovering from social media-related incidents. Ensure backups are stored securely and tested regularly.
