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11 Ways to Help Protect Your Company (and Customers) When Taking Payments Online
By Jennifer Dublino | March 29, 2023

Data breaches can cost a business time and money and destroy its reputation. Learn how to protect your customers and brand when accepting online payments.

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What Is Ransomware?
By Donna Fuscaldo | March 24, 2023

Ransomware can hit businesses of any size. Here's how to keep your enterprise safe.

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What Is Secure Remote Access?
By Nicole Fallon | March 23, 2023

With many professionals now working from home, secure remote access is becoming a top priority for organizations. Here's what it is and how it works.

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Restaurant Security: A Guide to Getting Your Money’s Worth
By Sean Peek | March 23, 2023

Learn how to increase your restaurant's security for the best return on investment.

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Why Business Security Is Important for Growth
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2023

Entrepreneurs often underestimate security's role in creating a growth environment. Learn how to secure and protect your business physically and digitally.

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How to Do a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
By Mark Fairlie | March 23, 2023

Businesses must convince customers their personal data is safe. Run a cybersecurity risk assessment to protect company and customer data.

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What Is Cyber Extortion?
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 13, 2023

Cyber extortion is when cybercriminals hack your data or website and demand a ransom. Learn how to prevent it.

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The Cost of Cybersecurity and How to Budget for It
By Andrew Rinaldi | March 06, 2023

Cybersecurity is increasingly important for small businesses. Learn how and why you should include cybersecurity costs in your budget.

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E-commerce Website Security: 5 Best Practices to Protect Your Online Store
By Jack dsons | March 06, 2023

A secure platform is the foundation of a secure online store. Here are some security tips to protect your e-commerce site.

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Wireless Security In The Enterprise: Deploying WPA2-Enterprise
By Chad Brooks | March 06, 2023

Today's enterprises are adopting WiFi with WPA2 and Protected Management Fames to keep their organizations secure.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Benefit From Security Cameras
By Bennett Conlin | March 06, 2023

Security cameras can help keep a small business's physical assets secure. This guide identifies the biggest benefits of security cameras.

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How Much Should You Spend on Small Business Security Systems?
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2023

Security is critical to a small business, but so is budgeting. This guide explains how much you should spend on security systems for your small business.

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Features of Business Security Systems
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Here's how to find an effective, affordable security system for your business.

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Fraud Is Now a Billion-Dollar Business – Are You at Risk? 
By Jamie Johnson | February 21, 2023

Fraud is a growing threat for online businesses that rely on credit card payments. Learn how you can protect your business.

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Cybercrime to Reach $10.5 Trillion By 2025: What Can We Do?
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Cybercriminals won't ignore you because your business is small. Learn 20 ways to protect a company from a damaging data breach and how to respond to one.

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How to Protect Your Business From a Data Breach
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Data thieves have more opportunities than ever to steal from your company. Follow these security measures to protect your information.

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9 Security Practices to Protect Your Business’s Sensitive Information
By Max Freedman | February 21, 2023

You have a responsibility to your customers and your business to keep all sensitive data secure. Here are seven best practices to secure your information.

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Has Your Company Secured These Overlooked Attack Vectors?
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Cyberhackers find inventive ways to steal data from companies regularly. Have you protected your business against these three vulnerabilities?

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Cloud Encryption: Using Data Encryption in the Cloud
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Find out everything you need to know about cloud encryption, encryption keys and best practices to protect your data.

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Remote PC Security – Is It Safe?
By Andrew Martins | February 21, 2023

Connecting to any device over the internet, as you would through remote PC software, has inherent risks. Follow these tips to access remote PCs securely.

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Why You Need an Acceptable Use Policy and How to Create One
By Andrew Martins | February 21, 2023

Learn why you need an acceptable use policy that explains your expectations for how work computers and internet access are used, and how to create one.

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What Is Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)?
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Remote monitoring and management tools can make it easier for businesses to oversee their networks while working remotely.

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Business Scams 101: Common Schemes and How to Avoid Them
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023
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2021 Annual Report: IT Professionals’ Outlook on Cyber Insurance
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023

Annual report on what IT professionals think about cyber insurance.

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Cybersecurity and Risk Management
By Shannon Flynn | February 21, 2023

Cybersecurity is an essential practice for businesses today. Learn how to implement it in your business.

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What Is a Cyber Attack?
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | February 21, 2023

Discover the type of damage a cyber attack can do to any business, and some of the top ways you can prevent them.

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Types of Cyber Risks Businesses Should Be Aware Of
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Cyberattacks could lead to big financial losses and even civil or criminal penalties. Learn how your business can reduce the risks.

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A Cybersecurity Plan for Small Business Owners
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Learn how to develop a cybersecurity plan that prevents or stops cyberattacks before they harm your business.

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The Best Internet Security and Antivirus Software of 2023
By Andrew Martins | January 03, 2023

Our experts have reviewed the best small business antivirus software for 2023. See up-to-date comparisons for the top-rated programs.

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The Best Single-Sign-On Solutions of 2023
By Nicole Fallon | January 03, 2023

Compare the best single-sign-on solutions side by side. Read in-depth reviews and learn how the best single-sign-on companies stack up.