Few business owners can also claim to be security experts. However, with high-tech fraudsters growing ever-more sophisticated, it’s important to clearly understand the nature of the threats that face us and take the necessary steps to protect our businesses and our mutual customers. Indeed, as a small-business owner, you take all the necessary precautions to protect your storefront.
But did you know that criminals are seeking more than what’s physically inside your business? Increasingly, they also want to rob your customers of their fi nancial data. Leaving customer and employee data unprotected is like locking your jewelry in a safe but leaving the combination on top.