Cybersecurity Now

Book excerpt: The Importance of Cybersecurity Now As we look back on 2020, there are many things we have learned, and one thing holds true for every business owner: preparing for the unknown is crucial to business longevity. Last year brought a level of uncertainty to the business community that threatened business owners worldwide. Almost overnight, entrepreneurs around the world had to change their business model and the way they had been operating for years. With this change came new threats to businesses. Cybersecurity is not a commodity - instead, cybersecurity is essential for every business owner and this must be conveyed to the business community. We must educate the business community about the importance of cybersecurity and the dire need for securing the information within their business. Cybersecurity Now is co-written by a group of 11 high-level IT & Cybersecurity experts who have come together to teach business owners what you need to know about protecting your business from cybersecurity threats. Topics covered are: Proactive Cyber Defense Inside the Mind of a Hacker The Importance of Email Security You Are A Target: Why Hackers Are Looking For You Are You Being Hacked? What to Look Out For Understanding the Risk of a Cyber Attack How to Avoid Being a Security Risk The Business Impact of a Breach Cybersecurity Defined How Human Error Can Cost You Thousands How to Protect Your Data No business is too small to avoid getting hacked; it is simply a matter of time. Learn what to do NOW so you can protect your business. Brought together by Chris Wiser of 7 Figure MSP, the co-authors are: Contents George McCracken, Amir Sachs, Fred Hughes, Christopher Bartosz, Izak Oosthuizen, Ron Trotto, James Grabatin, Jerry Swartz, Whit Taylor, Joseph A. Vitti and Tim Smoot.