With malware becoming more sophisticated by the day, and high-profile data breaches featuring in the news, it is more important than ever to protect your business with anti-virus software. In this blog, the Lucid team are answering some of your frequently asked questions about safeguarding your data.
“Is a free anti-virus software enough to protect me?”
A free anti-virus package will certainly be better than nothing, but they tend to have very low detection rates, meaning that viruses can easily slip through and wreak havoc. The Lucid team can recommend the most up-to date security software that suits your budget and needs, source the product for you, and even help you to install it. We always advise against using free anti-virus software because there is much better protection available!
“I bought the software you recommended — now what?”
An estimated 80-90% of data breaches include some element of human error, which is understandable — malware and scam communications can be incredibly sophisticated and believable. Once you have installed suitable antivirus software, we recommend our LucidSecure training programme for your staff.
We can give your team bitesize chunks of cyber awareness training, and also conduct “safe” email tests, in which we create a suspicious (but totally safe) simulated malware email. If an employee clicks on the link it contains, it is recorded by our software, and they can then be offered additional advice on how to avoid this happening in a real situation.
“How likely is it that my business will encounter a computer virus?”
The statistics are very alarming — small and medium businesses accounted for 43% of malware attacks in 2023, and up to 69% of companies are understaffed in their cyber security departments. It can be easy to think that it will never happen to your business, but the reality is that it could. You should ensure that your important data is adequately protected and that your staff are trained to recognise and report potential malware.
“How can Lucid help?”
Alongside the LucidSecure programme and our recommended antivirus software, we also offer outsourced IT to help your business run smoothly day to day. This includes advice on possible scams, constant updates of the latest technology and malware protection information, and a friendly expert who can answer any questions you might have. For more information on protecting your data with Lucid, you can contact our team here.