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Two quick ways to protect your data

Two quick ways to protect your data Looking for a few ways to quickly protect your data and IT infrastructure from cybercriminals? Here are two greatplaces to start. The first is so obvious that almost everyone overlooks it, especially in smaller companies wherethere is little time for proactive training on any topic.

Your Board should be helping you look out for the future

Your Board should be helping you look out for the futureLike most small business owners, unless you hit the lottery and started capitalizing your business all by yourself, youprobably have some key shareholders who serve on your Board of Directors. You may also be finding that they areincreasingly concerned about strategies to assess risk management.

Two places where you need risk management planning

Two places where you need risk management planningIf you started your small business with an inheritance, great news! Congratulations. But most likely you have a board ofdirectors; initial investors whose focus is on the long term success of the company, on strategies for future growth andprotection of their investment.

Is your Board addressing these two issues?

Is your Board addressing these two issues? We’ve been talking about how your Board and shareholders have a vested interest in understanding and overseeing how yourcompany will defend itself against the effects of cybercrime. Here are two more areas where you will need to have plansand your board should be focussed on how they will be handledData LossUnless their goal is pure mischief, most cyber thieves are seeking data that can be monetized in some fashion.

Holiday cybersecurity tips to protect against hackers

During the holiday season, it’s easy to lose focus on work-related responsibilities. Hackers may actively exploit the distractions that accompany this joyous time. While you’re busy with holiday preparations, they’re on the lookout for vulnerabilities in your systems. Protect yourself from becoming a target by following these tips. Use strong, unique passwords Create passwords that […]

Your Board and risk management

Your Board and risk managementFor small business owners, it may seem your daily energy is caught up with just keeping the doors open and revenuescoming in. However, unless you were very fortunate when you started up, you have a board of directors; most likelyinitial investors whose focus is on the long term success of the company and on strategies for future growth.

Social media: it gets stale fast Be careful

Social media: it gets stale fast. Be careful.It is time to understand the importance of social media and your responsibility to maintain your presence on whateversites you select. Social media is ultimately special because of its interactive nature. Your clients and prospects canpost questions, observations, remarks (both good and bad). Because of this, it is important that you consistentlymonitor your page.

Be on guard against these crafty schemes by hackers

In the face of a continuous rise in malicious cyberattacks, businesses remain vulnerable to the ever-evolving tactics of social engineering. Unlike malware, which infects systems through malicious code, social engineering relies on manipulating individuals into divulging sensitive information. To safeguard your business from these deceptive attacks, it’s essential to understand the underlying techniques and implement […]