Why Your Business Needs to Avoid These 3 IT Mistakes in 2023

When it comes to affecting your company's finances, productivity, and overall performance, it's easy to overlook the IT department. However, outdated practices can be extremely harmful, whether you're handling IT in-house or with an external provider. This year, it's time to make changes that will help your company stay competitive, profitable, and secure.

Mistake #1: Underestimating the dangers of evolving cyberattacks.

Solution: Ensure that your IT provider stays up-to-date with new technologies.

Talk to an IT expert who can make sure that your company is not neglecting data security. Data breaches can impact all industries, and those targeted the most are law firms and healthcare companies due to their profitability. Manufacturers can also face huge damages, specifically affecting their schedule and budget. If you're worried about your company's vulnerability, schedule a free cybersecurity risk assessment with Soutec.

Mistake #2: Having a disorganized team.

Solution: Adopt coworking systems that help increase your team's synchronicity.

Time is money, and every day, precious time is wasted due to a lack of synchronicity among coworkers. Your business should no longer have miscommunication issues, document misplacement, or the need for extra steps. Tools like Webex Meetings, Outlook, and Microsoft Office 365 can help your team work together in a cleaner, more productive way, reducing costs associated with rookie mistakes and extra hours.

Mistake #3: Not having an Incident Response Plan (IRP).

Solution: Assign your security needs to the right company.

Cybersecurity protection should be a top priority. Without an incident response plan, you risk losing money and experiencing downtime. During the lockdowns, cybercriminals went gangbusters, and global organizations experienced an increase in cyber threats and downtime. To ensure that you're not robbed blind and taken out, have an Incident Response Plan in place.

Don't underestimate the importance of IT when it comes to your business's success. If you have concerns about your company's cybersecurity, schedule a quick 10-minute call with Soutec.

It's time to take action to keep your business competitive, profitable, and secure.