For banks and other financial institutions, cyberattacks are coming fast and furious. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can now be launched for petty cash, without any technical skills whatsoever. What are the costs of launching attacks, and what does a bank do to defend itself against the onslaught of the infamous DDoS attack? Easy […]
Risk Management
Prevent Human Error and Avoid Big Consequences for Your Small Business
Human errors do not seem that scary next to other cyber threats. But they are often a nasty part of successful hacking and scamming attempts that threaten businesses every day. They hide behind multiple faces, compromise data and work processes when least expected, and are often the result of stress, fatigue, and multitasking—all of which […]
How to Protect Your Business from a Legal Fallout
In today’s day and age, it seems like there’s nothing easier than suing any business that’s committed even the mildest of gaffes. Business owners everywhere are brushing up on their legalese and rushing to retain lawyers, as few seem to know how to protect their businesses from a legal fallout that could cost them precious […]
You Can’t Prevent Fraud with a Fragmented Approach—Try This Instead
Fragmented approaches to business can come in many forms. From standard procedure to development modeling, a business’s structure is a combination of many elements. Whether process or vision, a cohesive roadmap is always a good idea when it comes to improving efficiencies. However, many enterprises completely overlook the need for a cohesive approach when it […]
Personal Trainer Insurance 101: Your Essential Guide
As a personal trainer, you are constantly active, much more than the average person. Your body is one of your professional tools, and taking care of it becomes a must. It’s not uncommon for a personal trainer to go for 4 hours without an hour’s break, after all, and this is hard even for the […]
Post-Equifax: The Best Ways to Keep Yourself and Your Business Safe from Hackers
A few years ago, most business was conducted within the walls of their own office. Important documents were typed up, printed, and filed away in a safe place at the company. However, in the past few years, it seems that you can not run a business without using the internet. Important information is being stored […]
Reducing Risks for Mobile or Remote Workers
More and more companies are choosing to allow their workers to work remotely on either a full-time or part-time basis. While this can be an ideal situation as far as employee satisfaction goes, it can bring up a number of security risks. Here are the things that you will need to look at to keep […]
Nationwide Study Reveals Troubling Small Business Statistics
Looks like a disaster waiting to happen… We all know that common expression and it perfectly reflects my thoughts when I was recently reviewing the results of Nationwide’s 2017 Business Owners Attitudes and Usage Study. Here are the key findings that I found rather scary: Only 20 percent of business owners have built a disaster […]
Why These 3 Risk Management Strategies are Critical for Your Business
There is an element of risk in any kind of business venture, regardless of company size or industry. There’s a chance that suppliers or vendors won’t be able to hold up their end of a contract. An accident in the workplace could lead to law suits, or cripple crucial operations for days or weeks at […]
Social Media Do’s and Don’ts for Home Safety
Home security and social media can be a dangerous mix. Today’s technology and the prevalence of apps like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat have become extra tools for criminal and marketers alike. And whilst you wouldn’t normally put such platforms in the same category as home security, the list of safety tools have evolved into more […]
