A business’ protection is not just about protecting your business funds, it’s securing your documents, networks, accounts, and sensitive customer and employee information. If you’re a small business owner, you understand that your business’ protection is just as important as your own. Learn how to protect your sensitive business data from the criminals trying to steal it with any of our business protection articles.
It may be February, but the first buds of spring are right around the corner. For your Small and Mid-Sized Business (SMB), the annual spring cleaning ritual doesn’t mean simply dusting off the shelves and organizing the supply closet. It’s also about forming secure habits for your business operations and protecting against data intrusions that could ultimately impact your organization’s name, and your bottom line. Continue reading
With the continued adoption of going “digital,” small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) they have become increasingly vulnerable to cybercrime. This transformation, combined with fewer checks and balances inherent with a smaller team, is one of the primary reasons why SMBs are ideal targets for data thieves every tax season. Continue reading
Regardless of cybersecurity proficiency, no organization is safe from data breaches. That’s why it’s critical that every business develops and documents an Incident Response Plan. Your response plan will outline steps your organization should take if you suspect data has been compromised. The quicker your business follows the plan, the better off you will be, and you will be in position to mitigate the impact the data loss will have on your business. Continue reading
Scammers are getting more sophisticated and are constantly evolving to avoid detection. And, within small businesses themselves, there are internal issues that may lead to a higher risk of further external scams. For example, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), who often lack a proper system of checks and balances, are especially appealing to fraudsters. In a report released in April 2018 by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, scams within businesses with fewer than 100 employees, led to the following: