A short, single-speaker YouTube talk aimed at small-business owners describing common cyber threats (phishing, ransomware, malware, brute-force website attacks, email and payment-processor breaches) and recommending simple defenses: know your threat landscape, use strong passwords and two-factor authentication, and keep software/systems updated.
Cyber threats are real and they're not just targeting big companies. Small businesses are in the crosshairs constantly as well. And if you're not prepared, it can cost you more than just money. It can cost you your reputation and even your whole business. But there's good news. There are some really simple strategies that you can implement to make sure your business is much harder to attack. The first step is protecting your business and knowing what you're up against. Cyber threats include a lot of things, but the most common ones are like phishing attempts, ransomware malware, brute force attacks targeting your website, email breaches, or even breaches of payment processors. Step two Use strong passwords and two factor authentication. This is one of the simplest things you can do in your business that will really prevent a lot of problems. Step 3 Keep your software and systems updated. You got to make sure that all your systems are updated regularly.
