ADVANTEX IT SECURITY AWARENESS
Attacks on networks may be inevitable, but proactive monitoring of stolen and compromised data allows you to respond to a threat immediately to prevent a major breach. We debunk 8 Cybersecurity myths that may have an effect on your business.
1 MYTH
Small Business
Your business is too small to be targeted by hackers.
THE REALITY
Small Business
Small businesses made up over half of last year’s breach victims.
2 MYTH
Passwords
Strong passwords are enough to keep your data safe.
THE REALITY
Passwords
Two-factor authentication and data monitoring is also needed.
3 MYTH
Software
Anti-virus software will keep your business completely safe.
THE REALITY
Software
Software can’t protect against all cyber attacks.
4 MYTH
WiFi
If WiFi has a password, it’s secure.
THE REALITY
Wifi
Any public WiFi can be compromised, even with a password.
5 MYTH
Hackers
Cybersecurity threats are only external.
THE REALITY
Hackers
Insider threats are just as likely, whether from human error or malign intent.
6 MYTH
Training
Annual employee security awareness training is sufficient.
THE REALITY
Training
Regular security awareness training prepares employees to recognize attacks
7 MYTH
Warning Signs
You’ll know right away if you are hacked.
THE REALITY
Warning Signs
Modern attackers are stealthy and hard to detect.
8 MYTH
IT Department
Cybersecurity is solely
the IT Department’s responsibility.
THE REALITY
IT Department
Every staff member should be familiar with good cybersecurity practices.
Reality by the Numbers
Sources: Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report and Vistage Cyberthreats and Solutions for Small and Midsize Businesses Report
Breaches
81% of hacking-related breaches leveraged either stolen and/or weak passwords.
Business Closed
60% of SMBs don’t have an up-to-date or active cybersecurity strategy in place.
Unprepared
62% of SMBs wil go out of business within 6 months of a cyber incident.
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