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6 Cybersecurity Must-Haves for Your Business Last year, 60 percent of cyberattacks targeted small and medium sized businesses. Investing in protection is worth it.

By Tanner Simkins

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In the current environment, cybersecurity is essential for businesses of all sizes. Many small or medium-sized businesses find themselves without adequate cybersecurity, either as a result of believing that they don't need it or simply overlooking it among the many demands that come with running a business.

Unfortunately, the reality is that smaller businesses are often seen as an easy target, making them at high risk for a cyberattack. To stay adequately protected, both small and big businesses must develop effective cybersecurity infrastructure. This can feel like an overwhelming task for smaller businesses: There are concerns about limited budgets, IT expertise, and having the knowledge to select from the high volume of cybersecurity solutions available.

The good news is that there are many affordable and user-friendly solutions to make it feasible for all businesses to implement effective cybersecurity. To help ensure that your business is protected, here are six cybersecurity must-haves for businesses of all sizes.

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