Category: Security

Cybersecurity for Small Businesses – FCC notification

January 16th at 9:59pm

Broadband and information technology are powerful factors in small businesses reaching new markets and increasing productivity and efficiency. However, businesses need a cybersecurity strategy to protect their own business, their customers, and their data from growing cybersecurity threats. 1. Train employees in security principles Establish basic security practices and policies for employees, such as requiring strong passwords, and establish appropriate Internet use guidelines that detail penalties for violating company cybersecurity policies. 2. Protect information, computers, and networks from cyber attacks Keep clean machines: having the latest security software, web browser, and operating system are the best defenses against viruses, malware,…

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PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS AGAINST FRAUD

January 29th at 10:16pm

Smaller firms, unfortunately, can be highly susceptible to incidents of fraud. Here’s some advice on protecting your company and instituting a policy to prevent external (and internal) theft. For small and mid-sized businesses, the vulnerability to fraud can be compounded because of the sometimes informal nature and the fact that fewer staff members can result in less oversight — and a lack of checks and balances. 5 Business Fraud Prevention Tips Protect your bank accounts. If you haven’t created separate bank and credit card accounts for your personal life and business, do so now. Safeguard your computer systems. Hackers are…

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