{"id":112708,"date":"2025-06-30T15:27:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T07:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/?p=112708"},"modified":"2025-06-27T15:29:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:29:07","slug":"cybersecurity-for-startups-key-ways-to-stay-protected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/version-2.com\/zh\/2025\/06\/cybersecurity-for-startups-key-ways-to-stay-protected\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity for startups: Key ways to stay protected"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"112708\" class=\"elementor elementor-112708\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35fe5dd post-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35fe5dd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;cef08c3&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-409a2e9a\" data-id=\"409a2e9a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8be8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8be8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"Grid_item__b3BBG Grid_col9Lg__8Rrwm BlogArticle_contentGrid__cESsj\"><div class=\"Paper_lightPrimary__80ZBi\" data-testid=\"paper\" data-theme=\"light\"><div class=\"WidgetContainer_root__QFE22 WidgetContainer_topPadding0__y1Tyk WidgetContainer_bottomPadding72__gqHqb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ArticleHeroImage_image__k4XPF\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Cybersecurity_for_startups_01b45b690b.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 500px, (max-width: 750px) 750px, (max-width: 1000px) 1000px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/large_Cybersecurity_for_startups_01b45b690b.webp 1000w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/small_Cybersecurity_for_startups_01b45b690b.webp 500w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/medium_Cybersecurity_for_startups_01b45b690b.webp 750w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Cybersecurity_for_startups_01b45b690b.webp\" alt=\"Cybersecurity for startups blog cover\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"BlogArticle_articleSummary__Orlgt\"><div class=\"ArticleSummary_markdownWrapper__Wj_mp\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO Markdown_paragraph__sc4Gl ArticleSummary_paragraph___u7mV Text_bodyColor__a4VTo\" data-testid=\"text\"><strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v ArticleSummary_strong___vw_3\">Summary:<\/strong> All startups face threats like breaches and phishing, but the right mix of cybersecurity tools and strategies can keep them protected.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-1\"><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Sorry to break it to you, but if you\u2019re running a startup\u2014even just a small one\u2014you\u2019re up against the same cyber threats as large enterprises. In fact, you might be at more risk than any of those big corporations. Why\u2019s that? Because bad actors know <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">most startups don\u2019t have advanced security measures in place.<\/strong> And that makes them more attractive targets.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Studies show that <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/small-business-cybersecurity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">43% of cyberattacks focus on small businesses<\/a>. And yes, most startups fall into that category\u2014so you need to defend yourself. How do you do that? First, let\u2019s discuss what cybersecurity challenges you\u2019re up against, then help you find the right tools and strategies to protect your startup.<\/p><h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Key takeaways<\/h2><ul class=\"SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_list__7fmEv SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5 List_list__ysCsa\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div>All startups face serious cybersecurity challenges like data breaches, ransomware, and phishing.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div>Startups can improve cybersecurity by using tools like VPNs or ZTNA solutions, firewalls, and threat protection platforms.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div>A small startup can boost its cybersecurity for around $2,000, using just the basic tools and strategies.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div>NordLayer offers many top cybersecurity solutions in one product, letting startups focus on growth safely.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><h2 id=\"why-do-cybercriminals-target-startups-so-much\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Why do cybercriminals target startups so much?<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">It\u2019s pretty simple\u2014cybercriminals assume startups don\u2019t have the <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">time, budget, or resources to build strong cybersecurity defenses.<\/strong> More often than not, they\u2019re right. That\u2019s why startups tend to be much more vulnerable than large enterprises, which usually invest heavily in the latest cybersecurity solutions like <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/blog\/what-is-endpoint-security\/\">endpoint protection<\/a>, threat detection, and intrusion prevention systems.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">And then there\u2019s the payoff. For bad actors, <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">breaking into a startup\u2019s systems can be like discovering a goldmine.<\/strong> Once they get inside, they might:<\/p><ul class=\"SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_list__7fmEv SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5 List_list__ysCsa\"><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div>Steal your ideas and try to sell them to your competitors<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div>Put your customer data for sale on the <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/blog\/dark-web\/\">dark web<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"ListItem_item__4bqJC SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_listItem___bICC\"><div>Lock up your systems and demand a ransom to unlock them<\/div><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">All of this can earn them a lot of money while putting your funding at risk and slowing down your growth before you even get started.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">To sum up, attackers see startups as easy targets with weak security, and they know there\u2019s big money to be made when they successfully attack them.<\/p><h2 id=\"cyber-threats-all-startups-must-face\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Cyber threats all startups must face<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Like we said in the beginning, it doesn\u2019t matter whether you\u2019re a small startup or a big corporation. In the end, you\u2019re facing the same cybersecurity challenges. And unfortunately, there are many you need to watch out for. Let\u2019s go over the biggest <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/threats\/cyber-threats\/\">cyber threats<\/a> you should be aware of.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Ransomware attacks<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Okay, picture this: you go to work, open your laptop, and try to pick up where you left off, but\u2026 your files won\u2019t open. You try a few times, but nothing works. Next, you get an email saying that if you want your files back, you\u2019ll have to pay\u2014and it won\u2019t be cheap. That\u2019s basically what a <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/threats\/ransomware\/\">ransomware attack<\/a> looks like: bad actors break into your system, encrypt your files, and demand a big payment to decrypt them.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Even if you decide to pay the ransom, there\u2019s <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">no guarantee that attackers will actually restore your access.<\/strong> And while you wait for them to do so, your startup could be dealing with production downtime, potential loss of intellectual property, exposure of sensitive customer data, or legal issues due to a lack of <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/regulatory-compliance\/what-is-regulatory-compliance\/\">regulatory compliance<\/a>. It\u2019s really hard to find a silver lining in this scenario.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Data breaches<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Probably one of the biggest nightmares for any business is finding out that its sensitive information has been compromised. Unfortunately, this happens more and more often, with the average cost of a data breach now being <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibm.com\/reports\/data-breach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">almost $5 million<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Therefore, <strong class=\"Markdown_strong__Rxk9v\">your startup should be prepared for cybercriminals targeting your customer data<\/strong>, intellectual property, or any other sensitive information that could land you in trouble if leaked. Because if they pull it off, the results can be devastating. We\u2019re talking stolen employee identities, costly legal fines for failing to comply with regulations, your operations coming to a grinding halt, and more.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Phishing attacks<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\"><a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/threats\/phishing\/\">Phishing attacks<\/a> are scams designed to trick people into giving away sensitive information, either personal or related to the company they work for. These attacks often come as fake emails, suspicious text messages, or websites that look like they come from a legitimate source.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Attackers often create a sense of urgency to pressure people into clicking a harmful link, downloading infected files, or entering their login details. If someone falls for it, threat actors can access company systems, steal valuable data, and use it to make money illegally.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Human error<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Everyone makes mistakes. But when one mistake hurts the whole company, things get serious fast. Studies show that human error is behind a huge number of cyber-attacks. Some <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/www.infosecurity-magazine.com\/news\/data-breaches-human-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">research<\/a> even suggests that up to 95% of data breaches start with an employee&#8217;s mistake.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Sometimes, all it takes is one person clicking on a malicious link in an email they thought was legitimate\u2014and suddenly, it\u2019s a domino effect as system after system gets compromised.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Insider threats<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Of course, security incidents caused by employees aren\u2019t always accidental. There are situations where a person on the inside deliberately opens the door to cybercriminals\u2014that\u2019s what\u2019s known as an <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/threats\/insider-threat\/\">insider threat<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Why would anyone do something like that? It could be for money, out of spite, or just to cause chaos. It\u2019s like that quote from The Dark Knight: \u201cSome people just want to watch the world burn.\u201d The important part is that insiders can abuse their access rights to steal or leak sensitive data\u2014or even sabotage your startup\u2019s operations.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Weak passwords and credential stuffing<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Studies show that <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordpass.com\/most-common-passwords-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">people\u2019s password habits are far from being great<\/a>, with many using weak passwords like \u201c123456\u201d for both personal and work accounts. This suggests that your employees\u2019 passwords might not be as strong as you think.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">And it doesn\u2019t stop there. A lot of people reuse passwords across different accounts. Why\u2019s that a problem? Well, if one of their other accounts gets hacked and their credentials are compromised, cybercriminals might try using the same credentials to break into your startup\u2019s systems (it\u2019s called <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/threats\/credential-stuffing\/\">credential stuffing<\/a>).<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">As you might guess, many people both use weak passwords and reuse them across accounts. And when that happens, it\u2019s easy to see how your company could be walking a fine line between staying secure and facing a serious cybersecurity threat.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-2\"><div class=\"ArticleImage_root__KtuDJ BlogArticle_articleImage__qw2Gm\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ArticleImage_image__L_45g\" src=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Cyber_risks_every_startup_should_be_ready_for_df62658333.webp\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 500px, (max-width: 750px) 750px, (max-width: 1000px) 1000px, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/large_Cyber_risks_every_startup_should_be_ready_for_df62658333.webp 1000w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/small_Cyber_risks_every_startup_should_be_ready_for_df62658333.webp 500w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/medium_Cyber_risks_every_startup_should_be_ready_for_df62658333.webp 750w, https:\/\/content.nordlayer.com\/uploads\/Cyber_risks_every_startup_should_be_ready_for_df62658333.webp\" alt=\"Cyber risks every startup should be ready for\" \/><\/div><\/div><div id=\"section-3\"><h2 id=\"best-practices-for-improving-cybersecurity-for-startups\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Best practices for improving cybersecurity for startups<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Considering all the cyber threats, it can be tough to figure out reliable cybersecurity for startups. The good news? There are plenty of tools and strategies that even small businesses can use to protect themselves effectively. Here are a few things worth adding to your startup\u2019s security game plan.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Adopt a Zero Trust strategy<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">\u201cNever trust, always verify.\u201d That\u2019s the core idea behind the <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/zero-trust\/what-is-zero-trust\/\">Zero Trust model<\/a>. In simple terms, it means you shouldn\u2019t assume anyone or anything trying to access your network is trustworthy\u2014not even people who are part of your company.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Instead, every person and device must be thoroughly verified each time using strict user authentication and real-time network monitoring. Only then can you be sure no outsider sneaks into your digital environment.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Limit access to your applications<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">The technologies that help bring the Zero Trust model to life are called <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/zero-trust\/network-access\/\">Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions<\/a>. They help you control access to specific applications and services, isolating users from resources they don\u2019t actually need.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Someone should only get access to specific apps after their identity, context, and compliance with policies have been carefully checked. This way, you lower the chances of <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-unauthorized-access\/\">unauthorized access<\/a> and ensure the right employees can get to the right resources.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Implement a strong password policy<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">This one\u2019s really simple\u2014if you know that people use weak passwords at work, then you need to prevent that at your startup. There are security measures available today\u2014like <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordpass.com\/business-password-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NordPass<\/a>, for example\u2014that allow you to create password policies that you can roll out across the entire company.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Once that\u2019s set up, anyone trying to get away with a weak password will be automatically stopped. That simple step can make a big difference in keeping your startup\u2019s passwords strong.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">And if your team starts complaining about having to deal with long, complex passwords, you can get them to use a password manager to generate strong passwords and manage them with ease.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Set up multi-factor authentication (MFA)<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Strong passwords are a great start, but they\u2019re not enough to keep your startup safe today. You need extra layers of protection on your business accounts. That way, even if your credentials leak, cybercriminals can\u2019t access your digital systems.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">One way to do this is by setting up MFA. This will require anyone trying to log in to provide additional proof of identity beyond just a password. It could be a code sent to their email, a time-based one-time password from an authenticator app, or even a biometric scan, like a fingerprint or face recognition.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Some methods are more secure than others, of course, but the point is simple: with MFA, entering a password is not enough for somebody to get in.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Use firewalls to protect your network<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">For those who don\u2019t know <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/firewall\/what-is-firewall\/\">what firewalls are<\/a>, they\u2019re cybersecurity solutions that monitor incoming and outgoing internet traffic in real time. Then, based on a preestablished set of rules, they decide what\u2019s safe and what\u2019s not. So, if something suspicious\u2014or downright dangerous\u2014shows up, they block it before it can infiltrate your network.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Additionally, you can use firewalls for <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/learn\/network-security\/network-segmentation\/\">network segmentation<\/a>. That is breaking your company network into smaller blocks called \u201csegments\u201d and controlling how traffic flows between them.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">So, for example, you can give certain employees access to just one part of the network, without exposing the rest of it. That way, if a threat slips through, it\u2019s more likely to stay contained in that one area instead of spreading to other parts.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Create an incident response plan<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">What would you do if someone attacked your company? How would you stop the damage from spreading? Where would you even start fixing what\u2019s already broken? These are the questions you need to answer before anything happens. That\u2019s exactly what an incident response plan is for.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">The key is having clear, step-by-step instructions so everyone in your company knows what to do during a cyber-attack. With an incident response plan in place, you can act quickly, minimize damage, and keep your team calm. After all, you don\u2019t want them to panic and add to your troubles.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Update software regularly<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Most of the tools and services your startup relies on receive regular updates and patches. These are often rolled out to fix security vulnerabilities and keep up with ever-evolving cyber threats.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">For that reason alone, it\u2019s essential that you keep all your systems and devices up to date. Skipping a single update might seem harmless, but it can easily open the door to attackers, so make sure you don\u2019t let it slip by.<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">Educate your team<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">And then there\u2019s the human side of things\u2014you need to help your team understand why certain security measures matter, why they should use one app over another, and how a single phishing email can trigger a devastating chain of events.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">By investing in cybersecurity training, you can clear up confusion, get everyone aligned, and underscore how one serious incident could put the entire business\u2014and everyone\u2019s jobs\u2014at risk.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><div id=\"section-5\"><h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-improve-a-startups-cybersecurity\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">How much does it cost to improve a startup&#8217;s cybersecurity?<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">The answer to questions like this is almost always: it depends. The cost of improving your cybersecurity can range from as little as $500 to well over $100,000 per month. \u201cThat\u2019s quite a stretch,\u201d you might say\u2014so let\u2019s unpack this a little bit.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">Your startup\u2019s size, industry, goals, and business needs all play a role in determining the necessary cybersecurity for startups. Startups running global operations usually invest those large sums of money. They do so to meet multiple compliance frameworks, manage vast amounts of business and customer data, and integrate a wide range of third-party platforms and services. At that level, cybersecurity typically requires a significant investment\u2014at least $30,000 per month, but usually more.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">That\u2019s because it often involves a wide array of cybersecurity solutions\u2014from advanced network access controls and threat detection tools, to cyber insurance and endpoint protection services, all the way to penetration testing and custom security audits (which can cost from $15,000 to $25,000).<\/p><h3 class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading20__nWkNG Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading3__usnTx SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">What would be the cost for a small startup?<\/h3><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">If you\u2019re just starting out, you can probably get by with a more basic cybersecurity setup. That would typically consist of antivirus software, a firewall, basic access controls, a password manager, and multi-factor authentication tools.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">With all this, and a limited number of licenses, you can likely keep costs under $2,000 a month\u2014or even less, depending on your tools and team size. However, the rule of thumb is that startups should allocate around 5.6% to 20% of their IT budget to cybersecurity programs.<\/p><h2 id=\"what-can-nordlayer-do-to-help-protect-your-startup\" class=\"Heading_root__WNfE8 Heading_heading30__zsK4j Heading_primary__oRqei Heading_medium__JTPnX SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading__ZOvVm SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_heading2__1AkXN SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"heading\">What can NordLayer do to help protect your startup?<\/h2><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">NordLayer simplifies cybersecurity for startups by combining several network protection tools into one accessible platform.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">With just NordLayer in your setup, your startup can easily follow many of the best practices we\u2019ve discussed in this article, like enforcing Zero Trust, using MFA, segmenting your network, and setting up firewall protection.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">From ZTNA-based access controls and a <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/business-vpn\/\">business-grade VPN<\/a> to <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/threat-protection\/\">threat protection<\/a> and <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/threat-intelligence\/\">threat intelligence<\/a>, NordLayer delivers <a class=\"Link_root__D2Mxm Link_inherit__j4LYr Link_medium__8LZIg SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_link__AVHkv\" href=\"https:\/\/nordlayer.com\/industries\/software-and-it\/\">enterprise-level security to startups<\/a> at an affordable price\u2014all without the unnecessary complexity, steep learning curve, or heavy IT overhead.<\/p><p class=\"Text_text___v2aO SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_paragraph__va3m1 SharedArticleMarkdownComponents_horizontalSpacing__ayEp5\" data-testid=\"text\">So, if you want your startup to have security measures that can help protect it from many cyber threats, you can get NordLayer and have more time and energy for what we all know you\u2019d rather focus on\u2014your company\u2019s growth.<\/p><p data-testid=\"text\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9e34e91 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Therefore, our team has a global mission to shape a more trusted and peaceful online future for people everywhere.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"18103\" class=\"elementor elementor-18103\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-748947f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"748947f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;c4f773e&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_tablet&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_image_mobile&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_speed&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;jet_parallax_layout_type&quot;:&quot;scroll&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_direction&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_fx_direction&quot;:null,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_z_index&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_x_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y&quot;:50,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_y_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_bg_size_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_animation_prop&quot;:&quot;transform&quot;,&quot;jet_parallax_layout_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;]}]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7995c19\" data-id=\"7995c19\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a437045 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"a437045\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">About Version 2 Digital<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. 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