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As a small business owner operating online in any capacity, you need to take stock of applicable <\/span>cyber security risks<\/span><\/a>. Malicious actors will launch cyberattacks on weak systems, and it may not matter what information that system protects. If there is a weak spot they can exploit, then that is a risk for your business. You need to protect your digital systems, not only for your own business\u2019 safety but also to meet legal privacy requirements. If you handle customers\u2019 <\/span>personal information<\/span><\/a>, you need to ensure you do so securely and in line with your legal responsibilities. For some assistance, this article will go through some tips for improving cyber security in your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Conduct a Cyber Security Risk Assessment<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, you need to conduct a risk assessment of your business\u2019 cyber security systems and regularly conduct such checks as time goes on. Once you identify areas of risk or exploitable gaps in your security, then you can find ways to mitigate those risks and plug those gaps. This assessment should include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n