We live in a data-driven world. However, with our data circulating across the internet, there are obstacles we all must face. Hazards like malware, spyware, trojans, and ransomware lurk throughout the dark web, lying in wait to steal your sensitive business information. According to Statista, the U.S. alone saw 1,001 data breaches in 2020, wherein 155.8 million records were exposed. The consequences of these breaches can be dire. As outlined in IBM Security’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021, the average data breach cost a record $4.24 million last year. Now, you may ask yourself, “How do I keep my company data safe in case of a breach?”
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Jan
Jan
Cyberattacks can spell disaster for small businesses. According to a 2019 CNBC article, forty-three percent of all cyberattacks are aimed at smaller companies. Sadly, only a minority of small businesses have the defenses they need to protect themselves against such attacks. On average, cyber attacks cost victims hundreds of thousands of dollars and a majority of these businesses close their doors forever within six months.
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May
May
Security must be seen as an essential part of business and security processes must be an everyday activity, not something you do once and forget about it. We find that security itself changes daily and sometimes even hourly. Every organization can successfully manage their security risks. Here’s some best practices we thought you might be interested in.