{"id":166408,"date":"2024-07-18T11:51:25","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T15:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/?page_id=166408"},"modified":"2026-03-30T12:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:33:11","slug":"from-dollar-one-give-your-business-a-digital-security-checkup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/from-dollar-one-podcast\/from-dollar-one-give-your-business-a-digital-security-checkup\/","title":{"rendered":"From Dollar One: Give your business a digital security checkup"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"t4-hero-block_7026ceb564e4cb15e2fba13ffb273131\" class=\"block-t4-hero\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 100px; padding-top: px; padding-bottom: px;\">\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x align-center align-middle\">\n            <div class=\"cell small-12 hero-title\">\n                <h1>Ch. 3, Ep. 4: Give your business a digital security checkup<\/h1>\n            <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x\">\n<iframe height=\"200px\" width=\"100%\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https:\/\/player.cohostpodcasting.com\/439dd861-8378-48c2-8aa5-3715c2a10453\/f4792521-06e5-49f9-ae4c-e1f99ecab0f0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x\">\n<p>Just as you would schedule a checkup with a doctor, it\u2019s a great idea to set yourself reminders to perform periodic digital security self-assessments (say, once a quarter).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x\">\n<p>It won\u2019t take you much time (especially after you get the hang of it), and it could save you a lot of trouble if it prevents you from falling victim to even one fraud attempt. In this episode, you\u2019ll hear about our step-by-step guide to performing a digital security self-checkup for entrepreneurs, in four key areas where you could be vulnerable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x\">\n<p>Download our free security checklist at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.interac.ca\/en\/dollarone\/protectwhatyouvebuilt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interac.ca\/en\/dollarone\/protectwhatyouvebuilt\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x\">\n<p>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/interac.ca\/dollarone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">interac.ca\/dollarone<\/a>\u00a0to learn more and sign up for our newsletter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"accordion-block_0b572432c678cbc6b6229ad530859dfc\" class=\"accordion-content-block\" style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\">\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center\">\n            <div class=\"cell small-12\">\n                            <ul class=\"accordion\" data-accordion data-deep-link=\"true\" data-update-history=\"true\" data-deep-link-smudge=\"true\" data-deep-link-smudge-delay=\"500\" id=\"deeplinked-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\">\n                                <li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item><a href=\"#episode-transcript\" class=\"accordion-title\"><h6>Episode Transcript<\/h6><\/a> <div id=\"episode-transcript\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Social media privacy settings? Check.<\/p>\n<p>Multi-factor authentication? Enabled.<\/p>\n<p>New email password? Hmm.<\/p>\n<p>[sound of computer keyboard]<\/p>\n<p>How about \u2026 G &#8211; zero &#8211; J &#8211; [at sign] &#8211; Y &#8211; [Dollar sign] &#8211; G &#8211; zero<\/p>\n<p><em>No one\u2019s <\/em>guessing <em>that.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Creating passwords that are a mix of letters, numbers and special characters is something you\u2019ll do as part of a digital self-checkup for your business.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good practice to give yourself a security checkup every once in a while. Think of it this way: You know it&#8217;s a good idea to get checkups for your overall health, your teeth and your eyesight.<\/p>\n<p>Well, same goes for digital security and fraud prevention. In this episode of From Dollar One, presented by Interac, we\u2019re talking about why a periodic security self-checkup is just good business hygiene. Keep listening to learn about a free resource to help you get started.<\/p>\n<p>Sure, it\u2019ll take you a bit of time. But if it prevents you from falling victim to even one fraud attempt, it could save you a lot of trouble. So it\u2019s worth investing the time to do it.<\/p>\n<p>As for how to get started, don\u2019t worry \u2014 we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>If you visit Interac [dot] ca [slash] dollar one, and go to Chapter 3 \u2014 which is all about security for your business \u2014 you can download a free digital security self-assessment checklist for entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n<p>It gives you step-by-step instructions on how to protect yourself in four areas where you could be vulnerable. What are the four areas? Glad you asked.<\/p>\n<p>Number one: Social media. For a lot of entrepreneurs, you pretty much <em>are <\/em>your social media alter ego. And social media might be the main way you reach new customers. So the last thing you want to do is lose control over your accounts \u2026<\/p>\n<p>Number two: Electronic devices, like laptops and smartphones. Is anyone besides you using them? A contractor or part-time employee, maybe? You\u2019ve got to make sure <em>you <\/em>remain in control over the security of your electronic devices.<\/p>\n<p>Three \u2014 cloud data. Are you storing sensitive information about your business in the cloud? How about your customers\u2019 data? Our checklist shares a couple things you can do about it \u2014 including getting external advice.<\/p>\n<p>Last, and maybe the most important area to protect \u2014 your email and bank accounts. These two access points are really at the centre of your digital existence, so it\u2019s essential to make sure you\u2019re doing everything you can \u2014 like updating your passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication \u2014 to lock them down.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no time like now to get started. Visit us today and download the checklist to take charge of your business\u2019s digital security.<\/p>\n<p>Read the full chapter to get related tips, like how to create a password that no one would ever guess.<\/p>\n<p>And how to use <em>Interac<\/em> products to help safeguard your business.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s the subject of our next episode. See you then!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x\">\n<p><sup><em>This article offers general information only and is not intended as financial, legal or other professional advice. While information presented is believed to be factual and current, its accuracy is not guaranteed and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subject matter discussed. 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