How Connexin Business Broadband can protect your small business online

Cyber-crime is a major issue for small businesses, as they often lack the resources, expertise, and time to effectively protect themselves against cyber-attacks.

These attacks can come in many forms, such as hacking, malware, phishing, and ransomware, and can result in the loss of sensitive data, financial cost, and damage to your business reputation.

The rise in cyber-attacks is impacting businesses of all sizes. Almost one in four UK businesses were breached in 2023 as the methods used by cyber-criminals become increasingly sophisticated.

How can cyber-crime impact your small business?

Financial loss is the immediate cyber security concern for most small business owners, who want to safeguard against hackers stealing credit card numbers and bank account information. However, reputational damage can be a bigger blow to your business in the long run.

Another way that cyber-crime is impacting small businesses is through the loss of sensitive data. Hackers can exploit weaknesses in your business systems to gain access to confidential information, such as customer data and trade secrets, and then either use the data themselves or sell it on to others. As well as causing significant damage to your business reputation, data breaches can also result in costly legal issues.

What steps can you take to protect your small business from cyber-crime?

To prevent becoming a victim of cyber-crime, small businesses need to take a multi-step approach. This includes implementing strong cyber security measures, such as firewalls and antivirus software, and training employees on how to recognise and avoid phishing scams as well as other types of cyber-threats. Additionally, businesses should regularly back up important data and use encryption to protect sensitive information.

This can be a lot to manage on a day-to-day basis. That’s why we created Connexin SmartBiz – our self-managed network service boasting an array of features, from robust cyber security systems to guest Wi-Fi and point-of-sale networks. SmartBiz simplifies your operations and protects your most valuable assets, taking on the burden of implementing and managing your business network and keeping it secure, freeing you to focus on your business and your customers.

Don’t leave your business vulnerable to cyber-crime. All Connexin Business Broadband packages come with the Connexin SmartBiz app, so we can help protect against cyber security threats proactively and in real-time.

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