Eventually, a cyber criminal will attempt to attack your web server. To mitigate the damage they can cause, consider these 4 steps to reduce the impact of server attacks:
1. Implement a data recovery plan.
To minimize the damage of an attack, make sure you have a trustworthy data recovery plan, and that you test it regularly. systems should be backed up at least weekly, and sensitive systems and files should be backed up even more frequently. Depending on the nature of your business, this may necessitate anywhere from daily backups to backups every 15 minutes.
2. Limit user access.
As always, the less access your users have to your server, the less access attackers will have when your users become compromised. Although some users may want access, if it isn’t 100% necessary, do not grant it. If temporary access must be granted, it’s imperative to revoke it when possible. All too often, users who should have temporary access to a server still have access months later.
3. Limit network traffic.
By blocking remote access to sensitive servers or data, attackers will have a much harder time getting to the information. For maximum protection, set up a multi-layered boundary that utilizes firewalls, proxies, and DMZ perimeter networks.
4. Monitor physical data flow.
In addition to blocking network access to your server, monitor physical access to it. Consider utilizing drives that feature hardware level encryption and processors that verify security at the BIOS level. Block unauthorized transfer of data off your server onto USB drives or other unprotected physical devices. All too often, an otherwise secure server can be breached via on-site activity. If your server is not protected inside a secure data center, protecting and limiting physical access to it within your office is critical.
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