During the Covid-19 pandemic the small and medium-sized business sector was one that was affected by the economic downturn.
SMEs are an important pillar of Indonesia because they can create new jobs and also generate profits for the country. So that this sector is expected to be able to face digital transformation.
Therefore, the government poured out funds amounting to Rp. 123.46 trillion to support them in building businesses on digital platforms and slowly returning economic productivity.
But on the other hand, SMEs can also become targets for criminals. So we need a special way to handle data security in the digital transformation era.
Here are some ways to strengthen data defenses quoted from Kaspersky.
1. Perform Security Certification Renewal
An SSL or security certificate is mandatory for every website, especially sites that request or process user data. This can affect data security and potential buyers.
SSL certificate must always be renewed according to the specified authority, in order to avoid cyber crime.
2. Perform Software Updates
Software must always be updated to avoid the vulnerability of corporate data leakage, especially those with firmware such as routers.
Router firmware is very vulnerable to becoming a target for cybercriminals if it is not updated immediately because network access is easier to break through old router firmware.
3. Authorization Blocking
Block unimportant authorities, such as access to employees who move divisions or are fired. This can prevent data leaks that occur due to internal /
4. Make a Data Copy
Making copies or backups of data will help SMEs avoid carelessness and data leakage. Always check data backups to keep them safe and under control.
5. Server Protection
Server protection can be done with the license renewal of the antivirus. This antivirus prevents the server from leaking data.
6. Security Automation
Security automation is a security system that is automated and flexible to simplify the work of the IT division. The IT division must be provided with insight in responding to problems quickly before they occur.
