Published 2024-12-16 16-38
Summary
Protect your business from holiday cyber threats with essential security steps for seasonal staff, system updates, and data protection. Don’t let criminals ruin your peak season.
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Cybercriminals don’t take holidays – and the festive season is their Super Bowl. Is your business ready?
Here’s your reality check for staying secure and compliant during peak season:
1️⃣ Mind Your Seasonal Staff
Temporary workers need immediate security training. One wrong click from an untrained employee can compromise your whole system. Get them up to speed on spotting threats.
2️⃣ Update Everything. Now.
Your POS systems and security tools need the latest patches. Hackers love outdated software – don’t give them the advantage.
3️⃣ Lock Down Customer Data
Holiday sales mean more transactions and more personal data. Encryption isn’t optional – it’s essential for GDPR and CCPA compliance.
4️⃣ Monitor Unusual Activity
Watch for odd login times, strange access patterns, or unexpected system changes. Your security tools should flag these instantly.
5️⃣ Have a Response Plan Ready
If you’re hit with an attack, every minute counts. Your team needs to know exactly what to do – even during holiday hours.
6️⃣ Verify Every Transaction
Fraudulent invoices spike during holidays. Double-check payment details and sender addresses. When in doubt, pick up the phone.
Don’t let the holiday rush leave your security gaps exposed. Critical Update helps businesses like yours stay protected and compliant. We assess risks, train teams, and build custom security strategies that work.
Ready to protect your business? Contact Critical Update for a security assessment before the holiday surge hits.
For details on the Critical Update’s services, talk to Luis at
https://linkedin.com/in/thecriticalupdate.
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Keywords: cybersecurity, holiday cyber security, seasonal staff protection, business data defense