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8 Cybersecurity Myths Debunked
1. Myth – Your business is too small to be targeted by hackers
Reality – Small businesses made up almost half of last year’s victims
2. Myth - Strong passwords are enough to keep your data safe
Reality – Two factor authentication and data monitoring is also needed
3. Myth - Anti-Virus software will keep your business completely safe.
Reality – Software can’t protect against all cyber attacks
4. Myth - If WiFi has a password, it is secure
Reality – Any public WiFi can be compromised, even with a password
5. Myth - Cyber security threats are only external
Reality – Insider threats are just as likely, whether human error or malign intent
6. Myth - Annual employee security awareness training is sufficient
Reality – Regular phishing exams and staff training prepares employees to recognise attacks
7. Myth - You will right away if you are hacked
Reality – Modern Malware is stealthy and hard to detect
8. Myth – Cyber Security is solely the IT Departments responsibility
Reality – Every staff member should be familiar with good cybersecurity practices
Reality by the numbers
• 81% of hacking related breaches leveraged either stolen and/or weak passwords
• 62% of SME’s do not have an up to date or active cybersecurity strategy in place
• 60% of SME’s will go out of business within 6 months of a cyber incident.
Sources: Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report and Vistage Cyberthreats and Solutions for Small and Midsize Businesses Report
If you would like some information on Cyber Security for your business, please get in touch with Control IT Solutions on 01738 310271
