Small-Business Cybersecurity: 20 Effective Tips From Tech Experts

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Even when operating with small staffs and budgets—and often, no tech professionals—small-business owners cannot overlook cybersecurity. A data breach at a large, established company is a crisis; for a small business, it’s likely a catastrophe.

Utilize a password manager with multifactor authentication to organize and create secure passwords. Using this technique can single-handedly increase your cybersecurity posture for very little effort. - Regularly audit and remove unused accounts and services. Many breaches exploit overlooked, inactive user accounts or services that are still running on systems. By routinely identifying and eliminating these, you significantly reduce potential entry points, minimizing your small business’ vulnerability. -

Talk to more than one vendor before you buy. Small-business owners are often underequipped with the knowledge they need to buy the right products, and fear-based decision making lends to unsavory sales tactics or sales. Always get more than one opinion to validate a solution. - One effective tip for small-business owners is to regularly educate and train their staff on cybersecurity best practices. Hosting monthly or quarterly sessions to discuss the latest threats and teaching staff how to recognize and report suspicious activities can significantly enhance your business’ cybersecurity posture. -

Get cyber insurance, especially if you are not a technical founder. This allows you, your customers and your business to be made whole to a large degree if something ever happens. In today’s environment, it is hard to be and remain 100% bulletproof forever. Having insurance in your cybersecurity toolkit to protect your business, regardless of how a cyber crime occurs, is key. -

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