Security News > 2020 > March > 5 things SMB IT departments should do to survive the impact of COVID-19
Bullguard recently surveyed more than 3,000 SMB owners on the topic of cybersecurity and found that many are not prepared for a security breach.
In addition to doing a general security check, SMB leaders should remind employees of security best practices for end users, review and update disaster recovery plans, and establish strong lines of communication among all remote teams.
This advice from security and IT professionals will help SMB leaders strengthen their overall strategy and make sure the transition to telework is smooth and secure.
Heather Paunet, vice president of product management at Untangle, a provider of comprehensive network security for SMBs recommends considering how to best configure a VPN to balance the bandwidth required for the VPN server and the protection given to remote workers.
Lipman of BullGuard said that every SMB needs a clear security plan that is communicated to employees on a regular basis.