--- title: Cyber Security Tips in the Age of Ongoing Attacks description: Ransomware and hacking is a major problem and effective cyber security is the only way to safeguard your operations and assets. image: https://info.janusassociates.com/hubfs/JANUS-Associates-Blog-1.png --- [JANUS](https://janusassociates.com/) Protecting our clients' data & best interests since 1988. 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The risk of not taking care of business is losing your business. # **![JANUS-Associates-Blog-1](https://info.janusassociates.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JANUS-Associates-Blog-1.png?width=670&name=JANUS-Associates-Blog-1.png)**   ## **10 QUICK THOUGHTS TO PROTECT YOUR OPERATIONS:** 1. **External Penetration Testing** – Find out who can access your systems and network from the outside. 2. **Web Application Testing **– Gain insight into whether your external facing applications are secure. 3. **Patching** – Get your systems updated and make sure they stay current. 4. **Anti-Virus & Anti-Malware Solutions** – Use a state-of-the-art solution and make sure they are configured correctly and fully updated. 5. **Next Generation Firewalls** – If your firewalls are older than 3 years, consider replacing them with next-gen technology that screens inbound traffic and updates in real-time. 6. **Incident Response Plans (IRP)** – If you suffer a cyber-attack, you will need IRP that works. 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