The Importance of Cyber Security for Small Businesses

When it comes to cybersecurity it’s essential for any size business. In fact, small businesses are often the prime targets for cyber attacks. That’s why host Gene Marks is talking with Kristin Harper, Manager of Operations Security at Paychex about what you can do to protect your company from cyber criminals.

Topics Include:

00:27 – Meet Kristin Harper 01:03 – Kristin’s job as Manager of Operations Security 02:51 – Cybersecurity in small business 03:42 – User education to prevent cyber crime 04:53 – What is phishing? 05:24 – Smishing: SMS phishing 09:32 – The rise of social engineering 10:20 – The impact of malware 12:14 – What to do to lower the risk of an attack 14:35 – Cybersecurity and remote employees 15:42 – Securing your home network and your software 17:30 – Should you be using security software? 19:11 – Cyber insurance

Find out more about cyber security as it relates to business at www.paychex.com/articles/management/cyber-security-and-a-secure-business.

Read more about the importance of cyber liability insurance at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/cyber-liability-insurance-why-your-business-needs-it.

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