Keeping the Holidays Free from Fraud: Tips for Your Business

By Eugene Bekker in Business Protection 0 Comment
Small Business Owner working during the holidays

Soaring sales during the holiday season can give your small business the boost it needs to end the year on a high note. Unfortunately, scammers and fraudsters are eager to grab their share of your profits. According to the 2019 American Express Digital Payments Survey, almost 30% of the sales ended up as fraudulent transactions and 69% of U.S. merchants are spending significant company time and expense resolving payment fraud.

Don’t let these thieves turn an otherwise prosperous holiday sales season into a nightmare. Follow these simple steps to protect your small business this holiday season. Continue reading

5 Tips to Protect Your Business Against Cyberattacks

By Eugene Bekker in Business Protection 0 Comment

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) and it’s the perfect time to implement a new educational training series for your employees. Continuous education programs can help safeguard your employees’ confidential information and protect against cyberattacks and data breaches that can lead to crippling financial damage, fraud, and identity theft. Continue reading

Building a Culture of Security for Your Organization

By Eugene Bekker in Business Protection 0 Comment

Why Workplace Security Depends on Employees

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), and since its inception more than 17 years ago, it has been led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. This year’s theme encourages you and your organization to “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.”, referring to implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating vulnerable audiences, or training employees. Continue reading

When a Corporate Data Breach Happens: Critical Next Steps

By John Burcham in Business Protection 0 Comment
Corporate Breach Response

What if my Business is Next?

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 a position to mitigate the impact the data loss will have on your business. Continue reading