Five security basics that stop most small-business breaches
Anjanee Shukla
6 min read
It is tempting to think security is only a concern for large companies. In reality small businesses are targeted precisely because their defences are often thinner. The good news is that the basics stop the overwhelming majority of attacks.
The five that matter most
Turn on multi factor authentication everywhere, keep software and devices patched, back up your data and test that you can restore it, train your team to spot phishing, and limit who can access what. None of these need a large budget, and together they remove most of your exposure.
Plan for the bad day
Even strong defences can be breached, so decide in advance how you would respond and who you would call. A short, written plan turns a crisis into a procedure.
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