Banking online is a convenient and time saving way of managing and keeping track of your company’s finances.
Weak security practices, though, can make it more possible for cyber-thieves and hackers to steal your hard-earned money. It is important to make sure that all possible steps are taken to safeguard your company’s finances.
Online banking is a tool that many businesses utilize because of the ease, efficiency, and convenience it offers.
It’s a great way to manage finances in your day-to-day operations. Unforunately, as more businesses turn to online banking, cyberthieves and hackers who target small companies are becoming more adept at stealing from companies online.
Security experts are urging companies to beef up their security systems to keep them safe from cyber and identity theft.
The more companies rely on the Internet, especially when it comes to managing finances through online banking, the more prudent it is to take steps to prevent that hardearned money from being stolen or diverted to someone else’s account.
One tip experts give is to establish proper protocols for transacting with the bank, such as requiring two people to verify a transaction before it is approved.
This helps create a checks-and-balance system that hackers can’t bypass.
Having a dedicated workstation used for only online financial transactions is also recommended, as this lessens the likelihood of it being infiltrated by Trojans, viruses, spyware, and other malware that may come from the machine being used for other purposes.
Having the right anti-virus and antimalware software – and keeping it updated – also goes a long way in keeping your online banking transactions safe from unfriendly eyes.
Your finances are the lifeblood of your business. If you’re interested in how you can make your online banking experience more safe and secure, we’d be happy to sit down with you to discuss security solutions that are tailor-fit to your specific requirements and needs.
Give us a call at the office, (734) 457-5001.