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The ABC's of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

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When it comes to cybersecurity, most people think of large corporations like Google or Facebook. But even small business owners need to be aware of the risks of cyber-attacks and how they can protect themselves. In the wake of recent data breaches and other cyber-attacks, it’s clear that cybersecurity is a major concern among small business owners. But what can you do to protect your business? One of the easiest ways to start is by making sure you have an IT staff member who is dedicated to cybersecurity. This person should work closely with your IT department and be well-versed in best practices when it comes to security. They’ll also be able to handle any issues as they arise—and prevent them from happening in the first place. You should also make sure all employees are trained on how to avoid putting your company at risk. This includes things like not opening suspicious emails or clicking on links within them, never giving out personal information over email (especial...

What Your Company Can Gain From Regular Penetration Testing

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In the past few years, companies have had to switch from a traditional office-based work environment to a remote one. This has forced them to change their tech tools and communication platforms to make sure operations run smoothly. These changes increase the likelihood of cyber-attacks on the company. To identify the weaknesses of your company and how hackers can take advantage of them, you can conduct a cybersecurity service like a penetration test. Listed below are some of the pros of regular penetration testing. Recognize susceptibilities in your systems: Systems are never totally secure. Any system that you implement may have a vulnerability. Penetration tests will allow you to find the vulnerabilities in your system before a damaging cyber-attack occurs to your company. You must determine how to fix the vulnerability after it is found. Avoid financial losses: Cyberattacks can cost businesses more than they realize. Bloomberg estimates that cyber-attacks will cos...

Cybersecurity Tips for Those Working From Home During COVID-19 Pandemic

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With the whole nation working from home during this COVID-19 pandemic, cyber criminals are always on the look of exploiting vulnerabilities to steal precious information. Think twice prior to clicking on an enticing link claiming to be from the WHO or similar, with helpful info regarding the cure for novel coronavirus. Odds are it will be a cybercriminal preying on your explicable anxiety regarding the COVID-19 OUTBREAK. Millions and millions of people now are working from home which hackers are looking to capitalize. New Covid-19 themed phishing scams are spreading fear, trapping defenseless people and taking gain of workplace disturbance.  According to the report of National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, in the UK alone, victims lost more than £800,000 to COVID-19 scams in February. One unfortunate individual in particular was left £15,000 lighter after purchasing masks that never arrived. What, then businesses and their workers can do to reinforce their cybers...