NIST Launches Cybersecurity Initiative for Small Businesses

For small organizations, the current cyber threat landscape is brutal. While big-name breaches steal the headlines, small businesses suffer the most from ransomware attacks. Additionally, other studies reveal that only half of all small businesses are prepared for a cyberattack. In the face of these challenges, NIST is creating a new initiative to help.  To […]

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Why SMB Cybersecurity May Be Changing for the Better

Cyberattacks represent a serious problem for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Consider that in 2019, 43% of attackers went after small businesses, and in 2021, 60% of SMBs said they were victimized by a cyberattack. Even more worrisome? For small and midsize businesses, cyberattack impacts go beyond downtime, lost data and reduced consumer trust. According […]

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Small Business Cybersecurity: What Will Be Different in 2022?

Every year, new tips come out about small business cybersecurity. But the advice for 2022 isn’t all that different from previous years.  For instance, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) talks about phishing, viruses, ransomware, strong passwords and protecting confidential information this year. Their tips on staying safe are an excellent resource that businesses should […]

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