Maintaining Business Continuity in the Midst of COVID-19

We know COVID-19 has made these last few weeks challenging, and the situation keeps changing day-to-day. Here are the most critical considerations for managing your business environment during COVID-19. 

Protection and cybersecurity are essential, now more than ever. 

Right now, security is paramount for businesses. During times like this, hackers, scammers, and cybercriminals are at their worst. They are actively looking for opportunities and openings to cause havoc, especially to small and medium-sized businesses that often don’t have the necessary protections in place to thwart attacks. 

Not only that, but now that large numbers of your workforce are working remotely, security risks are a huge concern. Your networks likely weren’t built for this. Your workers are probably logging in using personal devices, and getting on VPNs and accessing company resources without proper security protections in place. These actions open up your business to substantial security risks. 

Many teams are also jumping into remote work applications and forums without the proper processes and procedures in place to secure documents, communications, and data. More than ever, your employees need access to the tools, communication, connectivity, files, and data they need to do their jobs–wherever they may be located—and more than ever, you need to ensure they can do so safely and securely. 

Your priority now must be to secure your business through the comprehensive security protections offered by your IT service provider. In addition to guarding your data and private information 24/7/365, continuous proactive monitoring for potential threats will put a stop to them before they start. Most importantly, if something does go wrong, you need to make sure your IT provider is offering backup and recovery plans. That will guarantee the continuity of your business, and ensure online infrastructure and information remains intact.

The right technology and the right security protections enable better remote work environments. Your IT provider should be proactively helping you find the right tools that secure and stabilize your business while you transition to remote work for this indefinite period.

Our entire team at MidnightBlue is committed to providing you with the tools, solutions, and services you need to keep working through this crisis. We’re here to help. For questions or support, fill out our online form, send us an email, or call us at 412.342.3800. 

Together, we’ll get through this challenging time by staying connected and staying safe.