{"id":45761,"date":"2022-07-19T00:50:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"\/us\/en\/blog\/?p=45761"},"modified":"2025-03-13T06:19:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T13:19:16","slug":"small-business-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/small-business-cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"Small business cybersecurity: Top threats and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Worried about cybersecurity at your small business? That makes sense. According to a recent study, nearly half of all cybersecurity attacks target small businesses.<a href=\"#footnote\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a> Successful cyberattacks could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, which could be the end of any small business.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It seems as if there\u2019s a new kind of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity threat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to worry about every month. The good news: every new kind of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyberattack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a new and improved <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity plan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also crafted to combat them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>But it can be overwhelming to figure out where to focus your limited resources when it comes to protecting your business online. Let&#8217;s look more closely at these threats and which ones small businesses, especially, should watch out for.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#one\">Cyber threats that impact small businesses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#two\">How to tell if your business is at risk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#three\">Who can help protect your business from cyber attacks<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#four\">How to protect your business on your own<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#five\">How to protect your business with a security provider<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not a cybersecurity expert? See how the right partner can keep your business safe. <\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-widget standart-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/documents\/cloud_communications_security.pdf\" data-id=\"69d477d46e01d\" id=\"69d477d46e01d\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69d477d46e01d.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">\ud83d\udd12 Secure your business<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">RingCentral for Secure Cloud Communications<\/div>\n<form class=\"download-form SMB\" method=\"post\">\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Full Name\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"text\" name=\"fullname\" placeholder=\"Full Name\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"text\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"download-form-input\" aria-label=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" type=\"email\" autocomplete=\"on\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email (please enter a work email address)\" data-dl-events-hover=\"true\" data-dl-element=\"email\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"popup_form\" value=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"Lead_Entry_Source__c\" value=\"RC Blog\" class=\"download-form-input\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"download-form-submit\" type=\"submit\" data-dl-element=\"button\" data-no-auto-dl=\"true\" data-dl-additional-info=\"download form\" data-dl-name=\"Read the report\">Read the report<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<button on=\"tap:69d477d46e01d.toggleClass(class='open')\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"  class=\"download-form-modal-close\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-thank\"> Enjoy!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"one\"><\/a>What kind of cybersecurity threats do small businesses face?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has to be ready to face several kinds of attacks. For example, at any given moment, your business could become the target of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ransomware attack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phishing scam<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data breach<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014and that\u2019s without accounting for the other types of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are out there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and attacks tend to have a few set targets. Often, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybercriminals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> try to get access to your customers\u2019 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensitive information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which negatively impacts your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/customer-relations\/\">customer relationships<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since it decreases trust in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to prevent these criminals from successfully stealing your customers\u2019 information, you should always make sure you\u2019re using software that provides you with top-of-the-line <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/how-we-build-enterprise-grade-security-into-every-part-of-ringcentral-mvp\/\">infrastructure security<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, like RingCentral does.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyberattacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may also be aimed at your business\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensitive data<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including financial details and\/or employee information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small businesses<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have to deal with a whole host of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity risks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"two\"><\/a>Is my business at risk for cybersecurity threats?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put simply, any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">constantly <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at risk, although nearly every incident can be avoided with a well-chosen <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity solution<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more active your business is on the internet, the greater the risk you face. This is especially true if you regularly use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/social-media-for-small-business\/\">social media<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">platforms like TikTok, Twitter, or even <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media scams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are only on the rise, meaning businesses have to be extra careful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This might make the situation look a little bleak, especially for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/startup-sales\/\">startups<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which typically rely heavily on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social media<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> marketing to find their audiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div 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attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know on whom you can rely to keep your business safe from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">malware<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll be able to formulate a strong <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity strategy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"three\"><\/a>Who protects your business from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyberattacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main forces that make up the bulk of the general defense against <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyberattacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of these is made up of governmental organizations dedicated to protecting businesses and individuals from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyberattacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The second consists of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity<\/span> software providers<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government agencies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Homeland Security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are dedicated to protecting American citizens from all kinds of internet-based <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scams<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyberattacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Federal Communications Commission (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCC)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also has a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Communications Reliability division, which works on both monitoring and preventing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybercrime<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2012, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has declared that \u201ctheft of digital information has become the most commonly reported fraud.\u201d This shows how seriously they take <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/10-ways-to-keep-business-data-secure-when-your-employees-work-remotely\/\">data loss<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and breaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re constructing a plan to protect your business, it\u2019s important to ensure that you follow any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity tips<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> put out by the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FCC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and any similar governmental bodies. Their guidelines should form the basis of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity strategy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> software providers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If governmental guidelines make up the bones of a <\/span>cybersecurity plan<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, security software providers are the meat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One example of a type of security service that exists to fend off <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyberattacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antivirus software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can help you maintain your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> even in the unlucky event that you\u2019re sent <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phishing emails<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and interact with their content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/lp\/security-and-reliability.html\">RingCentral<\/a> offers seven layers of security built into its software, to cover the needs of any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-52399 size-full\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/web_covid19_LP_security_blade1-png-rendition.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"560\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This multi-layered approach to cybersecurity protects all of your business communications in RingCentral from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phishing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pharming, spam, and other types of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a id=\"four\"><\/a>How to protect your business <em>on your own<\/em> from cybersecurity threats<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two key ways to protect your business from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyberattacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: on your own and with the help of experts and specialized software. Of course, the latter can do significantly more, though both are important in creating a bulletproof plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Strengthen your existing security systems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the point of locking your data behind <a href=\"https:\/\/nordpass.com\/password-manager\/\">password protection<\/a> if your password is easy to guess?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using passwords is a good idea. Using complicated, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">strong passwords<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are very difficult to work out without spending a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lot <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of time guessing can be the thing that saves you from a successful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyberattack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to passwords, it\u2019s important to buy yourself as much time as possible. If a hacker can guess your password in a few hours, you\u2019ll have a few hours to realize something has gone wrong.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you should <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">always<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> update your passwords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The same logic applies not only to your cyber security but also to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avigilon.com\/blog\/physical-security-guide\">physical security<\/a> measures you\u2019re already using.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">firewall<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check to make sure it\u2019s a strong one that covers the full extent of your offline data. Ensure you\u2019re making regular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data backups<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so that if something happens and the servers need to be wiped, it doesn\u2019t spell disaster for the business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta rc-post-content-cta_green\">\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-columns\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"700\" src=\"\/us\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GettyImages-1308903047.jpg\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\n<div class=\"headline-copy\" style=\"text-align:left;\">How we build enterprise-grade security into every part of RingCentral\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-footer\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-logo-container\">\n<div class=\"bottom-cta-logo\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"154\" 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Store your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sensitive information<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offline<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019re more likely to be the target of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybercrimes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why you\u2019ve always got to be prepared for the worst-case scenario.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way of doing this is by ensuring that your most important information won\u2019t be available to hackers even if they do get access to your devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Never store your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">credit card<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> details in your browser, or anywhere else that hackers would be likely to look. If you need to store this information on a device at all\u2014for instance, if you\u2019re using a company card and don\u2019t always have physical access to it\u2014make sure it\u2019s password protected.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\">3. Train your entire team on cybersecurity risks<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just your IT person who should know how to stop cyber threats before they happen. With attacks like phishing and smishing, employees are targeted and asked to give their login details so an outside person can access sensitive information. This is why everyone on your team needs to know what these attempts look like and what to do when they occur.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading h2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to protect your business <i>with a security provider\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Secure your network<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">firewall<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one way of going about this, though professional software will offer a host of options to help improve your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">network security<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The software you use in other business areas must take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into account, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral\u2019s communications solutions boast a seven-layer security system is a great way to protect your network while collaborating with colleagues, sharing files with clients, and all those other business-critical activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading h3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Get a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPN<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/what-is-a-vpn\/\">Virtual private networks<\/a> (VPNs)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make it more difficult for hackers to track your IP address. This adds some extra protection\u2014which is made even more powerful since RingCentral can work with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VPNs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to further enhance your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">security measures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Add layers of authentication<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, passwords can be guessed or figured out. This is unfortunately even true for the <\/span><b>best passwords<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multi-factor authentication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This security layer requires multiple <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endpoints, such as verification from an email, text, or phone call,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure the person accessing the information is you. It\u2019s especially useful during situations like the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pandemic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when everyone is working in distributed teams and has easy access to their own mobile devices in addition to their work laptop or desktop computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multi-factor authentication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> options work with all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operating systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it a perfect choice for working from anywhere.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/secure-unified-communications.html#ring-s\">Read more about how we protect your business communications at every step<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Choose the right software providers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">service provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a different set of features to protect your business. It\u2019s important to know what you need and to what extent a given provider can offer that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you choose RingCentral, you\u2019re opting for powerful security features that offer top-quality protection to all devices associated with your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RingCentral guarantees the most secure <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/us\/en\/blog\/effective-business-communication\/\">business communications.<\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially important, as it enables you and your team members to work from anywhere, anytime, knowing that your security needs are entirely taken care of.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cybersecurity in a small business: The right partners make it simple\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity tips<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have provided you with some useful insights and suggestions to keep your business secure against cyber threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All this might seem like rather a lot to take in, but by learning about the basic principles of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cybersecurity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ve taken a big step in the right direction. 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