How Can Small Businesses Prioritize Their Cybersecurity Needs?

Despite limited resources, small businesses can find budget-friendly cybersecurity solutions. Small businesses should focus on critical areas, including identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities, multi-factor authentication, regular security audits, and employee training.

Key Takeaways

  • Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk assessments and known advisories.
  • Take advantage of free or low-cost vulnerability scanning tools with automatic updates.
  • Managed IT and cybersecurity services can provide broader expertise if your budget allows.

Meet Our Speaker

Jordan Hickam, Director of Cybersecurity Services

As someone who has traversed various sectors including healthcare, medical devices, and state government business advocacy, Jordan has a multifaceted understanding of the intricate workings of organizational systems and the critical nature of safeguarding sensitive information.

His time in the medical sector exposed him to the challenges of securing patient data and medical technologies from cyber threats. Moreover, his tenure in the business advocacy arena shed light on cybersecurity’s pivotal role in maintaining business continuity and regulatory adherence within a complex economic landscape.

These varied experiences underscore the critical significance of cybersecurity in protecting individual privacy, corporate assets, and the foundational integrity of essential services and societal infrastructure.