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Start the Year Secure: Essential Cybersecurity Resolutions for Your Business

Ben Jensen
3 min read

It's a new year, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to reassess and strengthen your business's cybersecurity posture. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and complacency can be costly.  To help you stay ahead of the curve, we've compiled a list of essential cybersecurity resolutions for your business in 2025:

1. Prioritize Employee Training:

Your employees are your first line of defense. Regular security awareness training is crucial to equip them with the knowledge and skills to identify and avoid phishing scams, social engineering attacks, and other threats. Make training engaging with real-world examples and simulations.

2. Strengthen Password Security:

Weak passwords are an open invitation to hackers. Enforce strong password policies, including:

  • Minimum length and complexity requirements
  • Regular password changes
  • Implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible.

3. Update and Patch Regularly:

Software vulnerabilities are a major entry point for cyberattacks. Establish a strict schedule for updating operating systems, applications, and security software. Don't forget to patch your network devices like routers and firewalls too.

4. Secure Your Network:

A robust network security framework is essential. This includes:

  • Installing a strong firewall to block unauthorized access
  • Segmenting your network to isolate sensitive data
  • Implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems to monitor for suspicious activity

5. Protect Your Data:

Data breaches can be devastating. Safeguard your sensitive information by:

  • Encrypting sensitive data both in transit and at rest
  • Regularly backing up your data to a secure offsite location
  • Implementing access controls to limit who can access sensitive information

6. Prepare for the Worst:

Even with the best precautions, incidents can happen. Develop a comprehensive incident response plan that outlines:

  • How to identify and contain a security incident
  • Who to contact
  • Steps to recover data and restore systems

7. Embrace the Cloud Securely:

Cloud computing offers numerous benefits, but it also introduces new security challenges. Choose reputable cloud providers, secure your cloud configurations, and implement strong access controls.

8. Mobile Device Security:

With the rise of remote work, mobile devices are increasingly targeted. Implement mobile device management (MDM) solutions to secure company data on employee devices.

9. Regular Security Assessments:

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in your systems. This proactive approach helps you stay ahead of potential threats.

10. Partner with a Cybersecurity Expert:

If you lack the internal resources or expertise, consider partnering with a managed service provider (MSP). They can provide 24/7 monitoring, threat intelligence, and incident response support.

By making cybersecurity a priority and implementing these resolutions, you can significantly reduce your risk and protect your business from the ever-growing threat landscape.