There have been numerous reports of rising threats to small businesses at the hands of cybercriminals. It’s a growing problem as small businesses struggle to protect themselves, mitigate breaches and, in some cases, remain functional. What the statistics show A recent survey found that only 9 percent of business owners admit their business was a […]
Password security tips
Take a moment to think of every account you need a password to access. You’d have to add up all the apps on your phone, think of every online profile you’ve created, remember pins and bank account passwords. Today, passwords have become so commonplace that it’s easy to take their purpose for granted. However, keeping […]
Cybersecurity tips for business
What is a cybersecurity breach? It’s an unexpected, unintended, and/or unauthorized interference with an organization’s technology systems or the data the organization maintains. Today it’s been redefined in simpler terms: It’s the risks businesses are exposed to by their very existence. Costly? Yes. And not surprisingly, some companies don’t even realize they have suffered a […]
5 Business Fraud Prevention Tips
Every business is susceptible to fraud. That’s largely because there are so many different kinds of fraud. Cybercriminals adapt their methods almost as quickly as cyber-security firms create new products and services. It’s nearly impossible to protect against every type of attack. However, there are some measures to take to help safeguard your business against […]
Cybersecurity training best practices for employees
In a recent online survey among 1,000 business owners with between 1 and 499 employees, found that while as many as 76 percent of business owners believe it’s important to establish security practices and policies to protect sensitive information, just 47 percent have actually established security practices and policies. Having best practices and policies in […]