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For both businesses and consumers, it’s wise to keep cybersecurity top of mind. Recent news of a massive security breach at Facebook reminds us that awareness, action and investment remain essential if we want to keep online information safe. For businesses in the age of e-commerce, failing to take continuous steps to improve and maintain security can mean huge financial losses, a break in customer trust and lasting brand damage.
This October – National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – is a good time to revisit your company’s approach to security. What technology have you invested in to protect customer data? How have you trained your employees, and what are your plans for ongoing training and education? To get you started, this toolkit from the Department of Homeland Security can help you evaluate and plan your strategies.
While the Facebook attack is the latest and largest example of a high-profile, large-scale breach, the fact is that even the smallest e-commerce business is at risk. In fact, given that a small business has fewer resources to dedicate to technology infrastructure and security, the risk is in some ways greater. According to Symantec, 60 percent of cyber-attacks target small and mid-sized companies.
Here are five tips to get your business on track for stronger security this year and beyond.