Why no small business is too small for hackers - and 8 security best practices for SMBs

PM Images/Getty Images I have given hundreds of cybersecurity-related webcasts and presentations, written hundreds of cybersecurity-related articles, and been involved in hundreds of one-on-one cybersecurity-related meetings with clients. Someone will always respond, comment, or protest that their business is too small for a hacker's attention. Small target illusion But none of these folks understand the economics of a hack when it comes to small businesses. There isn't a random guy out there who's decided to target your business. AT&T assistant vice president of technology, Senthil Ramakrishnan, called this issue a "small target illusion." He told ZDNET: "Half or more of all cyberattacks target small and mid-market businesses, yet most SMBs still don't have adequate cybersecurity measures in place. Historically, most SMBs have believed what I call a 'small target illusion,' or that they are too small of a target for cyberattacks. This illusion creates a false sense of security, l ... Read full article.