All responsible businesses keep a tight watch on their finances. Let’s face it, the bottom line is what makes or breaks a company, right? Well, yes….and, no.
See this article as it originally appeared in the Hartford Business Journal. Almost every company has a set of policies and procedures in place, whether for employee conduct, safety, attendance or human resources functions, to name a few. But if a company doesn’t have an IT policy in place, it’s missing an important first step in improving productivity and guarding against cybersecurity threats.
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If you work for a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) and are responsible for managing IT, you may feel like you are caught between a rock and a hard place. Your IT staff (if you have one) is likely no more than a few people. This results in a limited knowledge base and technical skillset, while the daily tasks seem unlimited.
Due to a combination of high demand and fewer qualified resources, IT professionals are a hot commodity, and retention issues abound. Many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t have the resources to hire IT professionals who, with the appropriate technical skills and certifications, can often demand a six-figure salary in today’s market.
I can’t tell you the number of times someone has asked me what they should do after a cyber breach. At that point, their organization is in crisis mode. While certain actions can minimize the effect of a breach after the fact, effective preparation before a breach happens is always the best defense.
Is the constant news coverage of the most recent cyber attack making you wonder what you can do to prevent criminals from accessing your private customer and business information? Have you recently been the victim of such an attack? Are you worried that your business could be next?
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