Basic security measures for small teams
Security is not only a concern for large companies. A few basic habits reduce common risks.
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Protect your accounts
Using a separate password for each service and keeping them in a password manager is the first step. Services that are the key to other accounts, such as email, should have two-step verification turned on. When someone leaves the team, their access should close the same day.
Do not put off updates
Updates do not only bring new features; they also close known holes. Computers, phones, servers and the plugins you use should be updated regularly, and it should be clear who keeps track.
Test backups by restoring them
Taking a backup is half the job. The only way to know backups work is to restore them from time to time. One copy of your backups should not sit in the same place as your main systems or be reachable with the same account.
