In the past few weeks, two significant data breaches have been reported, affecting the Australian-based financial services company, Latitude, and the US-based unified communications software provider, 3CX. These breaches have resulted in the exposure of sensitive customer information, including personal and financial details.

As a small or medium-sized business owner, you may not have the same level of resources as large corporations. However, that doesn't mean you should overlook the importance of protecting your business from cyber threats.

Identifying the most critical aspects of your business that need protection and focusing your resources on those areas is a start, but there’s one component that can protect the business as a whole: your team.

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Did you know that nearly half of small businesses have been hacked in the past year!

Why is that? Often smaller businesses have limited resources to be able to invest in robust cybersecurity and their employees often have less cybersecurity training making them more vulnerable.

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As the owner of a small- or medium-sized business (SMB), you may feel like you're always stretched thin. You have to manage tight budgets, juggle multiple roles, and make sure your employees have the tools and resources they need to do their jobs. It can be tough to find time to focus on growing your business.

Are you concerned that someone might come across your online search history? Do you want to go gift shopping without having anyone else find out? Or, maybe you'd like to watch videos on YouTube without having to manage the recommended videos once you log in again? If any of these scenarios sound familiar, then you should consider private browsing.

No matter how well you protect your business from cyberattacks, there is always a risk that someone will find a way to break in. That's why it's essential to have a comprehensive security plan that includes a cutting-edge identity and access management (IAM) solution.

The security of business printers is often overlooked by small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This can prove to be a big mistake because printers can be just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as other devices. Follow these security tips if you want to protect your business printers from cyberattacks.