IT Best Practices
Review 10 IT Mistakes Companies Make & How to Fix Them
Why IT Best
Practices Matter
Every day, businesses face cyber incidents that disrupt operations, cost sales, and damage reputations. If you’re able to spot the weaknesses in your IT practices with help from RedNight, you can avoid becoming a victim of these incidents. These threats are real, common, and costly.
Avoid Similar SituationsJust take a look at some recent examples below.
- A ransomware attack disrupted global order fulfillment for tech giant Ingram Micro.
- 5.7 million customer records were stolen in a contact center breach at Qantas.
- A cyberattack impacted service to 30,000+ stores for UNFI, a major distributor for Whole Foods.
10 IT Mistakes You Might Be Making
Are you confident your business is secure? Learn what to avoid and how to resolve these common issues with RedNight’s simple checklist below.
Unmanaged Inventory
60% of breaches involve unmanaged or unknown assets.
Fix: Track all hardware, software, and cloud assets to maintain complete visibility over your infrastructure.
Unpatched Systems/Updates
57% of breaches stem from unpatched software.
Fix: Regularly enabled and verified updates prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities.
Out-of-Date Firewalls
Next-gen firewalls can cut malware threats by up to 40%.
Fix: Replace outdated firewalls with advanced filtering to better protect your network.
Unrestored Backups
93% of businesses without data backups close within a year of a disaster.
Fix: Use the 3-2-1 rule (3 backups, 2 formats, 1 offsite), and test restores regularly.
No Vulnerability Scanning
Quarterly scans reduce breach risks by nearly 45%.
Fix: Conduct vulnerability scans every 90 days to identify and address weak points.
Unenforced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
MFA blocks 99% of automated account attacks.
Fix: Require MFA for all critical logins and user accounts.
Inactive Monitoring & Alerts
Early anomaly detection saves $1.3M on average per breach.
Fix: Deploy 24/7 monitoring to catch downtime or suspicious activities early.
Unlimited Admin Access
74% of internal breaches involve abuse of privileged accounts.
Fix: Implement role-based access control and least privilege for all accounts.
No Incident Response Plan
Documented plans decrease breach costs by $2.5M and response time by 77 days.
Fix: Test and document your incident response processes proactively.
Unenforced Spam/Phishing Protection
Phishing costs U.S. businesses $2.4B annually.
Fix: Employ email filters and train your staff to recognize phishing attempts.
How Your Business Can Take Action
RedNight believes in a three-step solution to strengthen your cybersecurity.
Identify
Audit your current IT setup and pinpoint gaps or vulnerabilities.
Plan
Establish specific actions to close those gaps with prioritized timelines.
Fix
Deploy fixes effectively, leveraging tools and expert insights to ensure nothing gets missed.
Ready to Get Started? Contact RedNight
IT isn’t every business leader’s expertise. That’s why it’s ours. RedNight can ensure your IT operations meet today’s toughest demands. We’ll evaluate your current best practices and thoroughly analyze your network to identify potential vulnerabilities.
Our approach includes extensive IT consulting, consistent tech support, and white-glove service through a hands-on, collaborative relationship. Protect your company with expert IT solutions that focus on prevention and long-term success.
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IT Partner
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