When you launch a small business, you do so for the financial freedom that you are hoping this move will bring. You believe that if you put the time, effort and funds into launching a business you will be set for life. While this is true – starting a business can set you up for life – it’s not always as straightforward or easy as you might like it to be.
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A common mistake that small business owners make is failing to take cybersecurity seriously from the start. There’s a common misconception that when you are a small business and not a large corporation, there’s no need to protect your privacy as strictly. However, that is no longer the case in 2018 – hackers now choose to target businesses of all shapes and sizes.
Not sure why you need to take cybersecurity seriously for your small business? Then read on, for everything that you should know about business security in 2018.
Cyber attacks are occurring at remarkable rates
No one could have predicted how often cyber attacks would occur. According to a study from Trend Micro, on average 3.5 cyber attacks arise every single second – just think about this for a moment and how many cyber attacks that equates to per day. With more people going online everyday, this number is set to keep rising.
Attacks are likely to continue increasing
Levels of mass digitization are rising higher everyday. Digitization is when an increasing number of information is being stored digitally. In short, the efforts of hackers will most likely increase. Now every single business, regardless of size, needs to start taking cybersecurity even more seriously. If you want to prevent an attack continue to evaluate your security measures.
Constantly Monitor Security Measures
What small businesses (and larger businesses too) can do is constantly monitor their security measures. Along with this, stay up to date with all relevant security and hacker news. Therefore, regular evaluations of cybersecurity will need to be performed to remain protected. This helps reduce the risk of hacking. By taking security seriously and staying up to date with all of the newest hacking methods, you help prevent hackers from gaining access to your network.
There you have it, a guide to why all small businesses need to take cybersecurity seriously. The critical factor to remember is that staying up to date on relevant cybersecurity news is vital. Hackers change their methods all the time, which is what makes them so successful. By staying up to date with keeping your network safe, you have a better chance of preventing hackers from impacting your business.
