The SmartBiz way to protect your small business online

Rates of cybercrime for small businesses are at an all-time high. More advanced technology means more advanced ways to impact your business, steal your data and cause you financial losses. 

Cybercrime is a significant concern for small businesses, as they frequently lack the necessary resources and expertise to effectively protect themselves against cyberattacks. These attacks can take many forms, including hacking, malware, phishing, and ransomware, and can result in the loss of sensitive data, financial loss, and damage to a business's reputation. 

One of the primary ways cybercrime affects small businesses is through financial loss. Hackers can steal sensitive financial information, such as credit card numbers and bank account information, and use it for fraudulent activities. This can result in significant financial loss for the business, as well as damage to its reputation. 

Another way that cybercrime is impacting small businesses is through the loss of sensitive data. Hackers can gain access to confidential information, such as customer data and trade secrets, and use it for their own gain or sell it to others. This can result in significant damage to a business's reputation and can lead to legal issues. 

To stop cybercrime, small businesses should take steps to protect themselves. This includes implementing strong security measures, such as firewalls and antivirus software, and training employees on how to recognize and avoid phishing scams and other types of cyber threats. Additionally, businesses should regularly back up important data and use encryption to protect sensitive information.  

This can be a lot to manage on a day-to-day basis. That’s why we create SmartBiz Managed Network services. We take the burden of implementing and managing your small business network, keeping it secure. From our robust Wi-Fi systems to guest Wi-Fi networks and point-of-sale systems, SmartBiz streamlines your operations and safeguards your most valuable assets. You don’t need more complexity; you need a simply small business that works for you so you can focus on working on your business and serving your customers. 

Don’t let yourself be vulnerable to financial loss, data loss, and damage to your reputation. With SmartBiz from Westman Communications Business Solutions, we help protect against these threats proactively and in real-time.  

Let us get to work for you. To learn more about SmartBiz, click here. You can also call our friendly and helpful Account Executives to discuss getting started with SmartBiz at 204.717.2839 or toll-free at 1.877.343.6755.