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Small Businesses Boosting Cybersecurity as Threats Grow: ITRC

Security Boulevard

A report by the Identity Theft Resource Center found that while the number of small businesses hit by a cyberattack and the amount of losses continues to grow, companies are adopting stronger security best practices and investing more in security and compliance tools.

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GUEST ESSAY: How ‘DPIAs” — data privacy impact assessments — can lead SMBs to compliance

The Last Watchdog

As the world becomes more digital and connected, it is no surprise that data privacy and security is a growing concern for small to medium sized businesses — SMBs. Related: GDPR sets new course for data privacy. Large corporations tend to have the resources to deal with compliance issues.

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How can small businesses ensure Cybersecurity?

CyberSecurity Insiders

Small businesses are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks since hackers view them as easy victims to target. While this may seem unlikely, statistics reveal that more than half of these businesses experienced some form of cyber-attack in 2022. Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority.

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The Problem With the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act

Security Affairs

The Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act may provide business owners with access to government-level tools to secure small business against attacks. Regrettably, the Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act has already gathered criticism and detractors, with some saying it falls short of the mark.

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Why should cybersecurity be a top priority for small businesses?

Security Boulevard

Why should cybersecurity be a top priority for small businesses? Why should cybersecurity be a top priority for small businesses? Small businesses will need to compete against large corporations. Governments, hackers, and malicious actors build teams and resources to target small businesses.

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Minnesota Passes Data Privacy Law, Joining Growing State Movement

SecureWorld News

On May 19, 2024, Minnesota officially joined the ranks of states enacting robust data privacy protections for consumers. The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (HF 4757 / SF 4782) was approved by the state legislature and is headed to the governor's desk for expected signature into law.

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How Small Businesses Can Avoid Cyberattacks in 2021

ZoneAlarm

Across 2020 – and, most likely, throughout 2021 – the priority of small business owners has been weathering the storm brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. The … The post How Small Businesses Can Avoid Cyberattacks in 2021 appeared first on ZoneAlarm Security Blog.