Why Now Is The Best Time To Prioritize Cybersecurity?

Small businesses is responsible for 44% of the nation’s GDP. Given that, it’s important for small businesses to improve their defenses to make sure that they are protected not only from cyber risks but also from internal and external factors. This is crucial since cybersecurity threats has continued to rise.

Small businesses have consumer and transactional data, which are both exposed to more risks thanks to the new and improved technologies and digital capabilities in the office. Data breaches has made small businesses look like unreliable partners and consumers are forced to find a different provider to work with.

All businesses, whether they’re big or small, are at risk. Breaches happen because these small businesses commit the mistake of assuming that it will not happen to them, they forget about basic preventative measures, and they do everything by themselves, and not investing in a dependablesecurity system.

Common Mistakes Committed By Small Businesses

Wire transfer problems – small businesses always fall victim to fraudulent wire transfers over the years. You can avoid this by checking all payments carefully before sending them. The payee details should also be verified including the account information and the location. One single number that’s incorrect means it’s going to a different receiver.

Ignoring Admin Account Access

Small businesses have a tendency to give access to essential information and services to too many employees through admin accounts. These accounts can easily be hacked and they are the favorite target of many hackers. You can lower your risk by giving access only to a few people.

Smart Phone Vulnerability

Your employees may agree with you or not but it remains a fact that work tablets or phones remain as high risks targets. Making purchase or doing businesses while using public WiFi could place a business or person they work for at risk. These malware threats also hide behind third-party sites since cybercriminals find it easy to convince people into downloading spoof applications.

Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware attacks have risen by almost 350% over the past few years. These attacks commonly appear as mobile notifications or emails, denying access to the computer of the employee. In case you receive an unusual email, don’t open it.

When trying to address these issues, it is important for small businesses to make significant investments in cybersecurity training and set up an in depth cyber policy that can be accessed by all of your employees. By being proactive and prepared, you can prevent these cybersecurity threats well before they happen, protecting small businesses from a possible loss of income, client data, and network security as well as privacy lawsuits.

A cyberattack could negatively affect the reputation and bottom line of a company, and diminish customer trust. The best defense is having good defense, and businesses must be aggressive in looking for IT services that strengthen their security.

Call SpartanTec, Inc. if you need help in boosting your cybersecurity.

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