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How SMBs can bring their security testing on par with larger enterprises

Issued by: Help Net Security

What are the challenges of securing small and medium-sized enterprises vs. larger ones? And how can automated, continuous security testing help shrink the gap? When studying the differences between cyber security for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger enterprises, several components factor into how securing SMEs is different. Here’s a breakdown. Business hour…

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How much risk small businesses really pose to supply chain cybersecurity?

Issued by: Help Net Security

50% of large enterprises view third-party partners of any size as a cybersecurity risk, but only 14% have experienced a breach as the result of a small business partner, while 17% have been breached as the result of working with a larger partner, according to ISC2. The study surveyed more than 700 respondents at both…

Network Security

Out-of-office security

Issued by: Kaspersky Blog

The Christmas and New Year holidays are generally regarded as a very nice time of the year. Workers depart the office, giving information security experts a chance to put their feet up. Before you take your well-deserved rest, however, make sure to take measures to protect corporate information on employees’ personal gadgets. Sensitive information on…

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83% of SMB owners have no cash put aside to deal with the fallout from a cyber attack

Issued by: Help Net Security

Small businesses are leaving themselves exposed to significant financial risk from cybercrime by not having adequate measures in place to recover in the event of a cyber attack. That’s according to the findings of InsuranceBee’s Cyber Survey, which asked more than 1,000 SMBs how prepared they are to deal with cybercrime. Although the average cost…