October Cybersecurity Awareness: Small Business Preparedness

Cybersecurity incidents can have a devastating impact on businesses, organizations, and even individuals. One recent example is an Ontario city that suffered a major cybersecurity breach. Its citizens are now left to cover the costs because the insurance company denied the claim, citing incomplete steps in cybersecurity preparedness.

Small businesses are especially vulnerable. They often lack the in-house skills or the budget to hire a dedicated cybersecurity team, as larger organizations typically do.

Regardless of a business’s size, maintaining an adequate level of cybersecurity preparedness is crucial. One effective approach is to invest in managed services, which help ensure that in the event of an incident, the threat can be contained and further damage prevented.

Beyond incident response, all businesses—big or small—should practice good cyber hygiene. Staff should receive regular cybersecurity training and refreshers, as maintaining secure systems starts with making cybersecurity a shared responsibility across the organization.

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