Smarter cybersecurity for Welsh businesses

You’ve heard the usual cybersecurity advice countless times. In an age of ever-evolving threats, real protection often lies in the steps most businesses overlook. Here are three practical, outside-the-box strategies that can make your organisation far harder to breach.

Audit your digital shadow:

Criminals often know more about your company’s online footprint than you do. The first move isn’t to build higher walls, but to see what’s already exposed. Search the dark web for your company’s domain (e.g. @yourcompany.com). You may discover staff emails and passwords leaked in past breaches of service like LinkedIn or Canva. Knowing what’s out there shows you exactly which credentials need urgent attention.

Carry out security “spring cleaning”:

Your greatest weakness can be forgotten access. Former employees, unused trials, or dormant admin accounts all act as unlocked doors. Schedule a quarterly De-provisioning Day: two hours spent reviewing accounts across Microsoft 365, your CRM and other key systems. Remove what’s obsolete, and reduce permissions for staff who don’t require full access. This simple ritual sharply reduces your attack surface.

Change your internet’s phone book:

Every website visit relies on the Domain Name System (DNS). Most businesses use their provider’s default DNS, which offers no security filtering. In minutes, you can reconfigure your router to a free service like Quad9 (9.9.9.9). It blocks known malicious and phishing sites before they ever reach your staff.

Cybersecurity is not just about defence. It’s about clarity, resilience, and staying a step ahead of attackers. At 313SEC, we specialise in helping small businesses achieve that.

For a complimentary, no-obligation cyber health check, call 07476 688 213 or visit www.313sec.com and see where your strengths and weaknesses truly lie.