{"id":1017,"date":"2017-03-15T17:45:06","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T01:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/smartermanager.com\/blog\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2017-03-15T17:45:06","modified_gmt":"2017-03-16T01:45:06","slug":"basics-cyber-security-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartermanager.com\/blog\/basics-cyber-security-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"The Basics of Cyber Security for Small Businesses\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.smartermanager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_554154115.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1018 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.smartermanager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_554154115.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The Basics of Cyber Security for Small Businesses\u00a0\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.smartermanager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_554154115.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.smartermanager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_554154115.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.smartermanager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/shutterstock_554154115.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In this day and age, cybersecurity has become a vital issue that every business will be affected by the matter. Though it may seem like a nuisance, the truth is that spending a bit of time, effort, and money now could save you an enormous headache and a lot of money in the future. Here are a few important steps that you can take:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Install Security Software. <\/b>It is easy and affordable&#8211;and the protection that installing security software offers makes it a no brainer for businesses and individuals alike. With a robust security program, your company can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to a malware-based attack. However, taking other precautions to ensure optimal protection is part of every smart plan.<\/li>\n<li><b>Employee Education. <\/b>The best malware in the world is going to have a hard time keeping your company safe if your employees are downloading material from unverified sources, falling for phishing scams, or making other easily-preventable cyber-security mistakes. Although it may seem unnecessary, hosting a brief cybersecurity training seminar for your employees (or requiring a short cybersecurity facilitation of some sort) could make a big difference for your company.<\/li>\n<li><b>Control and Monitor Access Carefully. <\/b>You should always know who has access to your business systems&#8211;and you should always retain the right to easily alter this at any time. Moreover, you should be especially careful to keep employees on an access-as-needed basis: by making this a company-wid policy, you will help employees understand that it is nothing personal, it is simply a question of security.<\/li>\n<li><b>Choose company software and systems wisely. <\/b>Work with software and systems developers who value your security as much as you do&#8211;if not, the cost of a breach could eclipse the cost that a better software investment would have posed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>SMe<\/b><b> Software <\/b>offers a quality manufacturing management suite designed with efficacy and accuracy in mind&#8211;without compromising on security. <a href=\"http:\/\/smartermanager.com\/manufacturing-management-software\/\">Visit us online to learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this day and age, cybersecurity has become a vital issue that every business will be affected by the matter. 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