Think like a Cyber Criminal to Protect your Business

Over the last 12 months, millions of customers around the world have been impacted by some of the biggest data breaches in history. 

As a small business or advisor working with sensitive personal and financial information every day, the stakes are high. If your business or practice experienced a data breach, it could have a serious impact on your livelihood. Aside from facing hefty fines and costs, you may never fully recover the trust of your customers and clients.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a timely reminder to stay secure online. Even if you feel pretty confident about your security processes, it’s worth reviewing the basics. A good way to identify any gaps is to get into the mindset of a cyber criminal. Who are they? What are they looking for? Why are they stealing information? And how do they get it?

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