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Date breaches can affect a small business in unexpected ways, but there are measures you can take when it comes to reducing risks. In this article, we will look at why is it so important to educate your employees about how data breaches occur and what you, as a small business owner can do to protect your information.

How Data Breaches Occur

There are three main ways that data breaches occur, and knowing what they are and why they happen is the first step to preventing them.

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Your company´s security system is only as secure as its weakest member, and according to a recent report released by PWC, this can seriously affect your bottom line.

The report stated, “Financial impact may include decreased revenues, disruption of business systems, regulatory penalties, and erosion of customers.” It goes on to include an even longer list of ways that your business loses when it´s not secure.

In many cases, these security breaches are caused by employees. The good news is that you can take measures to make sure that your employees aren´t doing anything that could allow for security breaches.

Here are some things you need to look for to find the weak links in your security system and make them strong.

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The Ultimate Small Business Network Security Checklist for 2024

Hey there, fellow business owners! If you think only big corporations get hacked, think again. Small businesses are increasingly juicy targets for cybercriminals – in 2023, 43% of cyberattacks specifically targeted small businesses (source: Verizon Data Breach Report).

I know it can be overwhelming figuring out where to start with cybersecurity. But protecting your business doesn't have to be a nightmare, even if you don't have a huge IT team. This guide will walk you through essential steps to shore up your defenses. Let's dive in!

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