When it comes to your organization, especially its technology, some of the buzzwords you hear floating around can be pretty convincing, almost intoxicating. Unfortunately, like most buzzwords, many of these are aggrandized beyond their worth to the average business.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of stress on people.  Nowhere is this more true than in the small business arena. Small businesses, many of which were forced to suspend or severely alter their operations, are also dealing with cyberattacks. Let’s take a look at the effects COVID-19 has on small businesses regarding cybersecurity.

Understanding all we can about the struggles of remote work and what resources are available to us will lead to a stronger business down the line. Through this series we will discuss what tools and tricks are out there to help your business survive and thrive today.

It’s probably on your to-do list: find out exactly how to meet the requirements of Texas Cybersecurity Awareness Training, which was mandated by House Bill 3834.

This article was written to help you do just that!

HB 3834 passed a year ago, so let’s give you the information you need to know right now so you can cross Texas mandatory cybersecurity training off your to-do list.

Email is the lifeblood of today’s high-tech world.  Every single second, millions of emails are zapped all across the globe at lightning speed to billions of users.  We depend on email for both business and personal communications.  

Sadly, its popularity and commonality are why email became the preferred target for cybercriminals, thieves and hackers.

If you’re like most people, your cybersecurity routine consists of relying on antivirus software you might not be able to name, is probably outdated, and wasn’t that great to begin with. Next gen antivirus is an absolute necessity if a business wants to stay ahead in this never-ending battle of internet security.

In this modern era, running a small business or even a medium sized business takes a lot more strategy than it used to. The market is flooded with competitors, large and small, and networking goes far beyond your local boys club. There are so many factors that go into starting and maintaining that business, that it can become easily overwhelming for a small team to handle.

Creating good habits tends to make you feel healthier, more controlled, and proud of what you are doing in this chaotic world of events. It's important to form a routine and prioritize the chores and tasks that your day needs from you.  Which is why I am here to introduce the domino effect.