Just read a report that 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses

I found this stat in a Verizon report from last year, and it really got me thinking. Most people assume big companies are the main targets, but small shops are getting hit hard because they often have weaker security. Has anyone here worked on a plan specifically for a small business client?

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casey_barnes2mo ago

Forget the plan for a second, what's the actual first step a small business should even take? Most don't have an IT person, so is it just buying some antivirus software and calling it a day, or is there a basic checklist they can actually follow without spending a fortune?

david_henderson61mo ago

Man, that's the exact question every small biz owner I know has been wrestling with lately.

henry_webb682mo agoTop Commenter

That's a tough spot, and @casey_barnes is right to ask about a real first step.