How Does the Dark Web Impact Small Businesses?
Identity theft is an unfortunate occurrence that is all too familiar with most business owners, but do those individuals know where the compromised data will end up? Often, these business owners are unaware of the virtual marketplace where stolen data is purchased and sold by cybercriminals; a place known as the “Dark Web”. An article on Lexology explores what the Dark Web is, what information is available for purchase there and how it impacts small businesses.
The Human Factor – The Weakest Link In Data Protection
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Americans receive mixed results in cybersecurity IQ
While it is true that Americans are becoming more aware of the need to protect their information online through methods such as utilizing strong passwords or being conscious of how they’re using public Wi-Fi, many still lack in key areas which could cause significant data breaches.
Security Awareness Training is Essential for Small Businesses
According to research by the Ponemon Institute, approximately 80% of business data breaches are a result of human error. An article over on Entrepreneur explores ways to improve your small businesses security awareness.
It only takes one careless employee to cause a big issue.”
Entrepreneur provides a great example of how one employees’ simple mistake could cost an entire business.
MSPs need to offer their clients security solutions
In an article over at Business Solutions, Ellen Jennings, CEO of BEI, talks about cloud based security services that every MSP should offer.
Data breaches at smaller companies can be devastating
According to a Verizon study, data breaches at Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs) occur more frequently than at larger companies. Another study found that the impact of a SMB breach could be devastating to the business. Find out more about the leading cause of SMB data breaches and what you can do to prevent a SMB data breach
The Breach Prevention Platform Has Been Launched!
On Friday we launched the Breach Secure Now! Breach Prevention Platform (BPP)! The BPP is a security service built for MSPs to help lower the chance of a client having a data breach. The MSP branded service includes:
Free Wi-Fi is hard to resist for most people
In this “always connected” society being without Wi-Fi and Internet access makes a lot of people uncomfortable. Many people have heard about the dangers of free Wi-Fi but still that doesn’t stop a majority of people from connecting when it is available.
Texas Print Shop Hit by Ransomware
Ransomware that crippled Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital made national headlines but ransomware continues to be a major menace for small to midsize businesses.
A print shop in Lubbock, Texas was shut down last week due to ransomware. An employee opened an infected file and ransomware took control of the network.
Free Security Training = More Security Sales
The following article appeared in ChannelPro Network
Want to increase the number of security solutions your clients purchase? Give them something of value up front for free. By Art Gross
In the spirit of “go-giving,” some MSPs provide valuable information to prospective customers that can make them more receptive to additional conversations later on.