There is news about cybercrime almost every day, concerning everything from large companies to the United States government. These news reports often give small business owners a false sense of security, thinking “this attack won’t happen to me, I’m too small!” However, as of 2016, 43% of small businesses are attacked. This statistic may be staggering, but hopefully, it is a wake-up call. Luckily, small businesses are not helpless. There are several steps you can take to protect your small business. These include emphasizing privacy, planning ahead for the occurrence of a cyber attack, proper employee training, outsourcing security and integrating with the cloud.
Hackers have become smarter, more creative, and more dangerous. That is why, now more than ever, businesses need developers on their side that can think one step ahead of hackers. Troy Web Consulting’s team of experts take great pride and care into every project they undertake, and look forward to new challenges and helping more people secure their information.