Data breaches and ransomware attacks are on the rise for franchise and retail businesses. When data is compromised in these types of cybersecurity attacks, 42% is payment information and 41% is personally identifiable data. Don’t let this hinder your commerce initiatives, whether in store or online. Here are three easy ways you can protect your franchise or small business from vengeful cyber threats:
- Use a reputable point of sale (POS) system to check out customers and collect payments quickly and securely.
- Want security? Go cloud. A secure cloud server allows you to backup any and all data, so that you can easily restore systems if needed. Your cloud infrastructure should be flexible and secure enough to accommodate your growth. With Maven IT’s Managed Cloud Server, your franchise can utilize enterprise class infrastructure to effectively build your business.
- Work with a comprehensive IT partner like Maven IT to manage your network. A fully managed network significantly reduces the probability of a data breach. Antivirus threat protection with remote monitoring and endpoint detection response are a given with Maven IT. Phishing simulations, dark web scans and password management are a few features that can keep businesses safe from growing cyber threats.
Busy franchisor? Implementing these three standardized cybersecurity measures for all locations can lead to systematic cost savings, increased innovation, improved interoperability, enhanced security and more.
Franchise IT enhances the customer experience
And consistency simplifies the overall franchise network. When IT processes are easy to use and efficient, franchisees deliver high-quality service to customers. Cyber threats are accelerating. Don’t let your franchisees spin their wheels troubleshooting tech issues or trying to recover from a ransomware attack. Empower them to delight customers instead. From online ordering to loyalty programs and personalized marketing campaigns, streamlined IT enables franchisees to cater to their customers’ needs, boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty and increasing revenue. Stop hackers in their tracks with a fully managed network solution from a best-in-class IT provider like Maven IT.
