The headlines about data breaches usually focus on the bigger companies, like Target, Yahoo and Marriott, as well as health care institutions when they get hit. That might fuel the belief that cybercriminals only target the big guys, but it’s not true. Small business cyber security strategies must be in place to protect the little guys, as well.The United States Cyber Security Alliance conducted research recently and found that small business cyber security is important because it protects … [Read more...]
Cyber Security: Why Small Businesses Are Targets
You may think that, because you operate a small business, cybercriminals won’t target you for a breach. But, almost 43% of cyber attacks are directed at small businesses, according to Symantec. That means you have to take cyber security solutions seriously. Cyber attacks hurt everyone who gets hit, but small businesses without much cushion to fall back on might be crippled or face a terminal situation. Considering how evolved the attacks have become and how frequently they occur, taking a … [Read more...]