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The Biggest Security Threat You Might Not Know About: Insider Threats Explained for SMBs
Contributor, SMB, BoD Shawnee Delaney Contributor, SMB, BoD Shawnee Delaney

The Biggest Security Threat You Might Not Know About: Insider Threats Explained for SMBs

In today's fast-paced business world, small and medium-sized businesses often race against time, striving to carve their niche and make their mark. Amid the hustle and bustle, one critical factor often overlooked is cybersecurity. Yet, the digital age has brought many threats, including the looming specter of insider threats, which often leverage cyber means.

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The 4 Questions You Need To Ask When Purchasing Cybersecurity Professional Services
Contributor, SMB, The Solopreneur Mike Kaplan Contributor, SMB, The Solopreneur Mike Kaplan

The 4 Questions You Need To Ask When Purchasing Cybersecurity Professional Services

A professional services engagement can be critical for companies looking to successfully implement cybersecurity. From solutions to vendors, new cybersecurity solutions contain a lot of complexity and variables, and many IT teams don’t have the time or capacity to handle them entirely themselves. That makes a professional services engagement a necessary investment, which means you need to ask firms the right questions to ensure everything goes smoothly and you maximize your value.

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Protecting Your Intellectual Property From Cyberattacks: An Overview
SMB, The Solopreneur, BoD, Cyber 101, Contributor Jeff Johnson SMB, The Solopreneur, BoD, Cyber 101, Contributor Jeff Johnson

Protecting Your Intellectual Property From Cyberattacks: An Overview

Most businesses have something unique, like a product, process, innovation, code, ingredient, recipe, or idea. It’s their “special sauce” or “better mouse trap.” It sets them apart from the competition and will help them change or disrupt the world (hopefully for the good). It’s called “intellectual property,” and protecting it from bad cyber actors is critical.

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5 Myths about Starting a Cybersecurity Career
Contributor, Cyber 101 Chinedu Ekukinam Contributor, Cyber 101 Chinedu Ekukinam

5 Myths about Starting a Cybersecurity Career

Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field with excellent career prospects. There are two main reasons. First, the cybersecurity market is increasing and is forecast to reach a global volume of $273.6 billion by 2028 (CAGR of 10.48%). Second, the cybersecurity skills shortage persists. With that in mind, let’s bust the five myths about starting a career in cybersecurity.

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6 Things to Look for in a Cyber Expert for Your Board of Directors
BoD, SMB, Contributor Tamika and Michael (The Dynamic Duo) BoD, SMB, Contributor Tamika and Michael (The Dynamic Duo)

6 Things to Look for in a Cyber Expert for Your Board of Directors

A board of directors (BoD) has the power to shape an organization significantly, which means it is also responsible for managing security. With the global cost of cybercrime expected to rise to $13.2 trillion by 2028, selecting a cybersecurity expert to sit on the board of directors should be a top priority for any company.

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How the SBOM Executive Order Helps Improve Cybersecurity
SMB, BoD, The Solopreneur, Contributor Marc Frankel SMB, BoD, The Solopreneur, Contributor Marc Frankel

How the SBOM Executive Order Helps Improve Cybersecurity

In the wake of major cyberattacks, such as December 2021’s Log4Shell, Congress and federal agencies have ramped up requirements for transparency in software supply chains. Software vendors are facing new requirements, including providing a software bill of materials, or SBOM, which can help improve cybersecurity measures.

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