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Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses. This guide covers essential security measures.
Understanding the Threat Landscape
| Attack Type | Risk Level | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Phishing | High | Employee training |
| Ransomware | Critical | Regular backups |
| BEC | High | Verification procedures |
| Malware | Medium | Antivirus + updates |
Critical Statistic
60% of small businesses that suffer a cyber attack go out of business within 6 months.
Essential Security Measures
1. Employee Training
- Regular security awareness training
- Phishing simulation exercises
- Clear security policies
2. Strong Authentication
- Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Enforce strong password policies
- Use password managers
Security is not a product, but a process. It's about adopting a security mindset across your organization.
- Bruce Schneier
3. Backup Strategy
Follow the 3-2-1 rule:
- 3 copies of data
- 2 different storage types
- 1 offsite backup
bashbackup-script.sh
#!/bin/bash
# Daily backup script
BACKUP_DIR="/backup/$(date +%Y%m%d)"
mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR
tar -czf $BACKUP_DIR/data.tar.gz /var/data
echo "Backup completed: $BACKUP_DIR"Quick Win
Enable MFA on all business accounts. It blocks 99.9% of automated attacks.
Conclusion
Cybersecurity is no longer optional. Implement these measures to protect your business, customers, and reputation from cyber threats.
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