Common small business cyber vulnerabilities
As a small enterprise, your susceptibility to cyber threats may be greater than perceived. Hence, acquiring cyber insurance becomes imperative to safeguard your business.
POS system
Cash register, tablet, smart phone.
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When processing payments from clients, you inevitably handle their credit card details and other sensitive personal data – a treasure trove for cyber attackers should your system fall victim to a breach.
Landline phone
Malevolent hackers can inundate your business line with automated calls or deceive you into disclosing personal details by impersonating familiar contacts.
loT items
Thermostat, networked copy machine, security systems
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Linking devices to your network can open the door to novel vulnerabilities without adequate security measures.
Employee cell phone
These devices pose potential risks if your staff utilize their smartphones for business-related tasks. Should their phones fall victim to hacking, they could be a gateway for cyber intruders.