Many businesses in the United States have been putting resources\u2014including people,\u00a0technology, and budgets\u2014into protecting themselves from information security and\u00a0cybersecurity threats. As a result, they have become a more difficult target for malicious attacks\u00a0from hackers and cyber criminals. Consequently, hackers and cyber criminals are now\u00a0successfully focusing more of their unwanted attention on less secure businesses. As the use of Internet and networked computers grows, and\u00a0new technologies such as cloud computing enable even\u00a0greater technological advances, the occurrence of cybercrime\u00a0is expected to grow as cybercriminals seek to exploit online\u00a0and networked vulnerabilities in business\u00a0networks. “Fifty percent of small to medium-sized businesses have been the victims of cyber attack and over 60% of those attacked go out of business. Despite the rise in cybercrime among small businesses, many\u00a0small businesses remain susceptible to cyber attacks due to\u00a0lack of resources and surprisingly, a lack of knowledge of the\u00a0threat. The NSBA found that despite the increasing threats\u00a0posed by cyberattacks, The activity of identifying what information requires what level of protection, and then\u00a0implementing and monitoring that protection, is called \u201crisk management\u201d This process will likely require the input and collaboration of a broad array of personnel within\u00a0the business to be successful. You should bring together those personnel in your business that
can help make informed decisions, for example project managers, executives, legal, and IT\u00a0personnel. You should review and update your risk management plan at least annually and whenever you\u00a0may be considering any changes to the business. It is clear that small businesses need
to be better informed on the impact cyberattacks can have on\u00a0their businesses and be better prepared to meet the increasing cyberthreat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Many businesses in the United States have been putting resources\u2014including people,\u00a0technology, and budgets\u2014into protecting themselves from information security and\u00a0cybersecurity threats. As a result, they have become a more difficult target for malicious attacks\u00a0from hackers and cyber criminals. Consequently, hackers and cyber criminals are now\u00a0successfully focusing more of their unwanted attention on less secure businesses. As… <\/p>\n