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Ensure every device used for work has an approved, up-to-date endpoint protection tool installed and monitored.
Why this matters
Business devices handle customer data and financial information. A single infected device can compromise your entire network.
How to do it
- Choose a business-grade endpoint security tool (e.g. Microsoft Defender for Business, Malwarebytes for Teams)
- Deploy to all devices — including staff laptops and company-owned phones
- Configure automatic definition updates
- Set up alerting so you know if a threat is detected
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