Why is Internet Security so important for your Business?

In today’s world most of the things we do are done online! For most businesses going a few hours without an internet connection is impossible.

Digital devices such as laptops, smartphones and PCs are important tools, after all, that’s how we cannot to the internet, but this is also how malicious cyber criminals can access your important data.

Internet security is not only vital for your own personal data, but it is also important for your 

business. Here are the most serious consequences of neglecting your internet security system…

1. Losing Intellectual Property

Loss of intellectual property can really hurt your business. If a hacker gains access they can steal important data such as future plans, ideas and products. Losing these important things can prevent your business from expanding.

2. Bad Reputation

Everything that is on the internet is there forever, no matter how many times you delete it! Should a hacker gain access to your system they could possibly damage your business’s reputation by sharing your client’s private information and records as well as your own.

3. Theft

Bank information, passwords and login details are all available to hackers if they get into your systems, they can even get hold of your employees and customers information and steal money from banks accounts, etc.

4. Loss of Revenue

Hacking can lead to a lot of bad things, but one of the worst is the fact that it’ll hinder your business for possibly a really long time; this will lead to you losing customers, reliability as well as a lot of revenue.

Have you been the victim of a malicious attack on your business? Or do you feel your internet security isn’t up to par? At The Computer Guyz we will do what we can to assist you! Simply give us a call on 021 110 0422 or email contact@tcgcape.co.za