What are the problems that SMEs face in the cyber crime world by Roger Smith

The author revisit how cyber crime can affect SMEs and propose some solutions to them.

Some of the easy solutions he gives SMEs to mitigate cyber crime include:

• Use complicated and unique passwords on everything that is connected to the digital world

• Be very aware of phishing and spear phishing attacks that are designed to deliver malware to your business.

• Regularly updates the operating systems and applications. The updates patch the holes, making a successful malware attack much less likely.

• Educate yourself and your employees in cyber security, and invest in it as much as your budget can afford.

• Create an awareness program for all users, both internally and to educate your customers.

• It is OK to be paranoid about security! So protect yourself

Smith, R. (2014) What are the problems that SMEs face in the cyber crime world. Retrieve from: http://smesecurityframework.com.au/problems-smes-face-cyber-crime-world/