Noticing problems.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Devices you do not recognise Unusual traffic volumes Slowness with no explanation Access at unexpected times
WHAT TO CHECK PERIODICALLY
The list of connected devices on your router.
WHAT ELSE TO MONITOR
Login notifications on business accounts Alerts from security software Unexpected outbound activity
WHY OUTBOUND MATTERS
A compromised device communicates outward.
THAT IS FREQUENTLY THE FIRST SIGN
WHAT TO ENABLE
Notifications from every service that offers them.
WHERE TO SEND THEM
An address you actually read.
WHAT TO DO ABOUT SOMETHING UNRECOGNISED
Investigate before dismissing.
WHAT MOST SMALL BUSINESSES CAN REALISTICALLY DO
Check connected devices occasionally and act on alerts.
That is sufficient for most.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Install monitoring nobody looks at.
