Five keys to small business cyber safety

According to The Ponemon Institute, 55 percent of small businesses experienced at least one data breach in 2012 and 53 percent had multiple breaches. Yet, a recent study by the National Cyber Security Alliance and Symantec found that only one in 10 small business owners say they have someone responsible for online and cyber security at their business.

The Hanover Insurance Group is sharing five keys to help small business owners protect their businesses from cyber threats:

Encrypt your data – Begin with the assumption that “bad guys” are going to get in. From this position, the first priority becomes minimizing damage they can cause—and that starts with making sure that data encryption software is properly installed. Remember that cyber-thieves are experts at finding and exploiting system weaknesses. For this reason, ensure that your encryption software is tested and updated on a regular basis.

SOURCE: net-security.org