Data Security: Should We All Just Throw in the Towel?

What does it take to truly be secure?

The constant bombardment of news featuring our favorite brands getting hacked typically creates one of two reactions: “Yeah, but I’m a little shop, so that can’t happen to me” or “I might as well not bother trying to prevent the inevitable.”

But there is a third possible reaction that is too often overlooked: “I refuse to let some random criminal sabotage my business.”

Now more than ever, it’s time to fight back. Here’s why:

• Hackers and their automated tools are looking for low-hanging fruit among millions of Internet-connected businesses (including yours);
• The vast majority of today’s breaches are the result of the same easily-remedied mistakes that have plagued businesses for years; and
• Information security and privacy are considered a top priority, from the White House down to your customer’s house.

The bottom line is that security works best when it’s treated as a core business process, rather than an occasional, point-in-time activity. This means shoring up your IT defenses according to security best practices—many of which are easily implemented.

Need a good place to get started?

Check out ControlScan's white paper, "The Top 5 Security Best Practices for Small Merchants," for ways to jump start your security efforts.

Be sure to subscribe to this blog for additional tips and webinar announcements.