Cyber Security Guide for Small Business: Reducing Risk & Protecting Data

SECURED “A MUST READ FOR BUSINESS OWNERS”

The Cybersecurity Survival Guide for Protecting Your Business

WHY A BOOK ON CYBERSECURITY?

Why Another Cybersecurity Book? (A Note from the Author)

To no one’s surprise, you’re holding a book about cybersecurity. But why add another title to a topic that has been analysed endlessly? The answer is simple: This is the (cyber security guide for small business) owners who still see (cybersecurity) as a big, scary word they would do anything to avoid. For many, thinking about IT security evokes that stomach-crunching feeling they get before a trip to the dentist.

The Problem: Fear, Apathy, and Technostress

This feeling often stems from the unknown and years of fear-mongering. Consequently, cybersecurity remains a fringe topic, often pushed aside for “better” subjects like sales, marketing, and operations. Who wants to contemplate horror scenarios when they could be focused on growth? The downside of this fear is that it leads to apathy and “technostress.” If a problem seems too overwhelming, business owners feel helpless and disengage completely—ironically making them more vulnerable to the very threats they fear. 

Our Promise: Confidence, Not Fear

I promise you this book is not meant to create manufactured urgency or use fear-mongering as a tactic. The goal of this book is to: Demystify cybersecurity and make it digestible. Give you the confidence that you can implement security without being an expert. Provide a simple framework showing how straightforward (cyber security) can be. Simply put, you’re about to dive into how to keep your business secure and protected from those pesky hackers. 

The Reality of Protection and Reducing Cyber Risk 

The truth is, there is no such thing as a 100% secure business. If an IT provider tells you that, they’re probably not being completely straight with you. Even big governments with vast resources can be hit by sophisticated attacks. However, you will be able to protect your business against most threats out there. 

The Good News

You might be surprised to hear that a huge chunk—80 to 90% of breaches—comes from incredibly simple, often overlooked things. The good news is that this means putting effective safeguards in place is also straightforward! Adopting a baseline of essential security practices can significantly reduce your risk.
Build Consistent Habits: A big part of cybersecurity is just about building new, consistent habits.
Easy, Actionable Steps: We focus on routines that you and your team can easily add to your everyday work.

Your Path Forward

Take this book one step at a time. Don’t feel pressured to implement everything at once. Instead, pick just one or two practical things from each chapter that you can start doing right away. The main goal here is incremental progress, not stressing about being perfect overnight. We’ll start by mastering the basics, then walk through the most important habits for keeping both your people and your valuable data safe and sound. So, grab a coffee (or whatever your favorite beverage is), and let’s get started on building a more secure future for your business together! 

Regards,

John Preisig CEO | Technical Director | Imagetext IT Specialists

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