Securing Your Insurance Agency Website From Cyber Attack
Cyberattacks are on the rise, so it’s no surprise that cyber insurance continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the insurance industry. For insurance agencies, there are two sides to this coin, opportunity for cyber insurance related growth, and the potential for a malicious cyberattack against their own agency website. How can you make your insurance agency website more secure and limit your exposure to a cyberattack or breach? The Basics Install SSL. This is a mandatory step for all websites! Update your software frequently. This includes your operating environment, coding, theme, plugins, etc. Use complex passwords. All passwords for all user access to your website should be complex. It’s often best to use the computer-generated passwords provided by your system. Educate your users. Take the time to ensure all employees and contractors understand cyber security best practices including preventing phishing emails and other hacking emails. Use anti-malware so...