Why cyber baddies LOVE your small or medium sized business - a Sir Alex Ferguson and Sam Allardyce worthy episode

Small or medium sized business owner? Oh boy do cyber criminals love you!

Hi, this is Mark Riddell, host of the Techcess podcast.

It's always interesting hearing small business owners claiming they don't need cyber security because they're too small to be a target of cyber criminals.

Interestingly, quite the opposite is true.

Why cyber criminals love your smaller business

We're going to discuss why cyber criminals are increasingly targeting smaller businesses instead of big corporations and provide you with a comprehensive list of the top ten things you need to be aware of when it comes to fending them off!

From limited cybersecurity resources to underestimating the threat, we explore the vulnerabilities that small and medium sized businesses face and offer valuable insights to help protect your business from cyber attacks.

So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and get ready to learn why cyber baddies love the little guys in this eye-opening episode of Techcess.

What you'll learn from listening to this episode of Techcess

• Dangers of limited cybersecurity resources
• Danger of assumption that current IT providers have cybersecurity handled
• The issue with underestimating the value of data
• Why the potential for repeated attacks
• Continued lack of investment in cybersecurity after a ransomware attack

Timestamped Summary:

[00:02:24] Big companies are less likely targets now.

[00:03:39] Budget constraints impact SMB cybersecurity vulnerability. Relying on IT may not suffice.

[00:09:23] Outsource cyber support often neglected, prioritize staff training.

[00:12:26] Backup, especially cloud backup, is essential.

[00:15:50] Cybercriminals want undetected attacks; response plans vital.

[00:20:47] All businesses share 80% of same tech. 20% is industry-specific tools.

[00:22:04] Most businesses have similar IT systems. Seek industry-specific advice for your business.

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Mark Riddell's technology podcast "Techcess" is an m3 Networks production. Mark and the team have created this podcast to help you and their clients understand how technology can help them in their industry and business, including helping them with cyber security solutions. To find out more about Mark Riddell and the rest of the m3 team, visit them here and follow them on Linkedin.

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