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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...

Why Your Law Firm Needs To Comply With ABA Opinion 483

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Cybersecurity is not just a buzzword. It’s a real, growing threat to law firms and their clients. Last year, there were over half a billion data breach incidents reported globally, and that number is only expected to rise. What is ABA Opinion 483? The American Bar Association (ABA) has issued an opinion that outlines how lawyers should secure their electronic data and information systems, as well as how they should protect client information. This opinion is called ABA Opinion 483 , and it’s mandatory for all attorneys in the US who practice law or provide legal services to clients in any capacity. The ABA’s Opinion 483 has been issued to all law firms, which requires that they must have an incident response plan in place. The reason for this is that law firms now have access to sensitive client information such as financial records, medical records, personal information, etc., which are highly sought after by hackers and other malicious actors who want to gain a...

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...

Common Myths Revolving Around Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity is one of the most important aspects of any business these days. Companies today aren’t hesitating to invest in cyber defense & training program. However, regardless of all the focus on making business cyber secure, there are many myths revolving around cyber security that need to be avoided. Small businesses are less prone to a cyber-attack: This is perhaps one of the most common cybersecurity myths that need to be debunked right away. Most SMBs assume that they’re safe from any sort of digital attacks because hackers only target large enterprise businesses. However, this is not true! Hackers don’t care about the size of your business when they target it. In fact, most hackers prefer SMBs as they don’t invest in better security system. Hackers take advantage of security vulnerabilities to enter the network. Whether your business has 10 employees or 10,000, you’re always at risk of getting hit by a cybercriminal if you don’t have adequate safety measures in...