Did you know that small businesses are increasingly becoming a target for cybercriminals? In fact, according to the 2020 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 28% of data breaches involved small businesses. My name is Yuri Kasan, and I'm a cybersecurity expert with InfoDefense Plus. In this presentation , I'm going to share with you some practical advice that you can use to improve your business's cybersecurity posture.

1. Cybersecurity - Best Practices
for Small Businesses
Best practices for small businesses
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2. Use strong passwords
One of the easiest ways cybercriminals
can access your business's systems and
data is through weak passwords. Ensure
that all employees use strong passwords
that are at least 12 characters long and
contain a mix of upper and lowercase
letters, numbers, and symbols. Encourage
employees to use different passwords for
each account and to update their
passwords regularly.

3. Time to brute force
password

4. Use Two-Factor
Authentication
Two-factor authentication adds an extra
layer of security to accounts by requiring
a second form of authentication, such as
a code sent to a mobile phone.
Encourage employees to use two-factor
authentication wherever possible,
particularly for accounts with access to
sensitive data.

5. Keep software up to date
Software vulnerabilities are a common
entry point for cybercriminals. Ensure
that all software your business uses is up
to date and that patches are applied
promptly. This includes operating
systems, antivirus software, and
applications.

6. Use Antivirus and Firewall
Software
Antivirus and firewall software can help
protect your business's systems and data
from malware and other cyber threats.
Ensure that all devices used by your
business have antivirus and firewall
software installed and that they are up to
date.

7. Train Employees on Security
Awareness
Employee awareness training is crucial to a
small business's security posture. Employees
are often the weakest link in a business's
security, so ensuring that all employees are
trained in security awareness is essential.
This includes how to identify and report
suspicious emails and websites, how to use
strong passwords, and how to secure their
devices. Regular training sessions can help
keep security top of mind for employees and
help prevent them from falling victim to
phishing scams or other social engineering
attacks.

8. Regularly Monitor Systems
Regularly monitor systems for suspicious
activity. This can include reviewing logs
for unusual activity, monitoring network
traffic, and running regular vulnerability
scans. Early detection can help prevent a
cyberattack from escalating.

9. Conclusion
These security best practices can help
protect your small business from cyber
threats. While no system is entirely
foolproof, taking these steps can
significantly reduce your risk of a
cybersecurity incident. Security is an
ongoing process, and you must regularly
review and update your security
practices. To learn more about modern
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