Cybersecurity Best Practices – In & Out of the Office

By Steve Turner in Business Protection 0 Comment

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: A Year-Long Effort

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – a time that is dedicated to showcasing how to stay safe online by providing insight and best practices on how to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII), financial and sensitive proprietary data.

The need for proper cybersecurity within the workplace should be a continuous effort throughout the year. With small businesses feeling the brunt of data breach events, many of which are caused by cyberattacks or other security vulnerabilities, a proactive attitude toward cybersecurity risks in the workplace is now more important than ever.

Your employees are ultimately your first line of defense against potential data breaches, and they can make or break your overall business security. However, employees may not realize that protecting business information also means protecting their personal information, too.

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Risky Business: The Hidden Costs & Impact of Business Data Breaches

By Donna Parent in Business Protection 0 Comment

Data Breaches Become Business-As-Usual

With the volume and velocity of data breaches increasing year-over-year, it’s safe to say no business is safe. Now is the time to be prepared for the myriad of threats to personally identifiable information (PII) – that your business has on employees, customers, partners, vendors – essentially all of the data that runs the business.

Data breaches are often not easily contained (Equifax) nor can their impact be viewed as trivial. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of today’s data breaches upon businesses of all sizes.

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My Business Has a Credit Score?

By John Burcham in Business Protection 0 Comment

What is business credit? 

When’s the last time you checked your business credit score? If you’ve never checked it before, you’re not alone – nearly half of small business owners don’t even know they have one. 

Like personal credit, business credit is used to determine a business’ borrowing and lending abilities. It’ll be checked when you apply for business loans or when other companies want to ensure you are financially reliable before doing business with you. 

Small business owners often make the mistake of assuming business credit is the same as personal credit. But, without understanding the key differences between the two, you could be putting your business’ overall security and reputation at risk.  Continue reading

Cybersecurity & Business – Not Just an IT Problem

By John Burcham in Business Protection 1 Comment

Cybersecurity Needs for Businesses 

Connected technology, Internet-enabled (IoT) devices and other digital services each come with their own security risks. But when used in concert with businesses and their data, these technologies can present more substantial cybersecurity risks than those used for personal use.

Vendors, suppliers, partners and other third-parties associated with your business can also increase your risk for a data breach. Consequently, businesses have spent millions on cybersecurity solutions to combat the risks of the multitude of online, data-driven business services.

Businesses must prepare for the added cybersecurity risks that come with connected technology. But aside from new tech, businesses must also be willing to emphasize cybersecurity awareness and education along with their stringent security protocols.
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