For businesses and organizations, especially those of the small-to-medium variety, the need for security vigilance and data protection is as vital as it’s ever been. It’s estimated that cybercriminals steal $1 billion every year from small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. and Europe. For smaller businesses, data breaches don’t only mean a potential lawsuit…
Read More >http://www.sba.gov/community/blogs/7-ways-protect-your-small-business-fraud-and-cybercrime U.S. Small Business Administration, Caron Beesley, Community Moderator How secure are your small business assets from fraud, identity theft and cybercrime? According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), companies with less than 100 employees lose approximately $155,000 as a result of fraud each year. Small businesses also have a higher fraud rate than larger…
Read More >Data breach risks and associated costs continue to grow Since 2005, the Ponemon Institute has been conducting the Cost of Data Breach Survey — the gold-standard benchmark in data breach research. Using the Data Breach Risk Calculator, this survey examines the costs incurred by organizations after experiencing genuine data loss incidents. IBM is proud to sponsor the…
Read More >Credit and debit cards are essential for eCommerce, but so is customer service! Check out this infographic from SalesForce Desk and Social Media Today
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