The financial ramifications of a cyber attack could be operationally catastrophic to a business with an operating budget of any size. Small businesses may be unable to withstand the impact of an attack. Likewise, large corporations with greater assets have the potential to sustain exceptionally great losses.
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In effect, no company is immune from becoming the target of a cyber criminal and suffering severe harm. Attacks are increasingly common, and cybercriminals are using adaptive measures to surmount technological safeguards such as antivirus programs. Now more than ever, it is crucial that businesses recognize and respond to the gravity of cyber threats.
Train staff members
Hold training sessions that cover cyber security concerns. Training topics should cover internal policies about safely sending and storing data. They should give team members practical instruction about what they have to do in order to follow key policies. Ongoing training sessions will cultivate sustained awareness about data security and make it part of a company’s culture.
Create accountability
Even if a company uses outsourcing solutions for most of its IT management, an…
