Yahoo! Marriott International. Myspace. Under Armour. EBay. LinkedIn. Just what do these large companies have in common? The answer, as you may have guessed, is that these six corporations have been the victims of the biggest data breaches in the 21st century, with the number of those affected ranging from 117 million executives (LinkedIn in 2012) to as many as 3 billion users (Yahoo in 2013). Such mega virtual break-ins can cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars, but even standard data breaches can be expensive, especially after taking into account the loss of reputation and customers. (Article courtesy of Fortune.com)

As a business owner, you have to be aware that you will suffer a cyber attack one day, maybe sooner, hopefully later. This will have damages to your organization ranging from a minor inconvenience to catastrophic loss of intellectual property, public reputation, and the eventual closure of the company. While no single solution will protect you with 100% certainty, playing the numbers game means you need to address the most common cause of cyber security incidents: people.

(Article courtesy of T_HQ)

May was Small Business Month, a time to recognize the resiliency and contributions of America’s entrepreneurs. While most businesses have faced immense change during the pandemic, a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau indicated that roughly half of all small businesses reported a significant decline in business over the past two years, especially as a result of dispersed employment.


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