Cyber Security: What Small Businesses Need to Know Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast

Bonus episode: Cybersecurity – it’s not just for big businesses. In fact, small businesses are often prime targets for cyber-attacks. On this episode of THRIVE, a Paychex Business Podcast, you’ll hear from Kristin Harper, Manager of Operations Security at Paychex, as she talks to Gene Marks about what you should know and what you can do to protect your company from cyber criminals.
Topics Include:
00:19 – Meet Kristin Harper00:58 – Kristin’s job as Manager of Operations Security02:49 – Cybersecurity in small business04:39 – User education to prevent cyber crime06:05 – What is phishing?06:57 – Smishing: SMS phishing09:54 – The rise of social engineering10:46 – The impact of malware11:59 – What to do to lower the risk of an attack14:06 – Cybersecurity and remote employees15:36 – Securing your home network and your software17:38 – Should you be using security software?19:30 – Cyber insurance
Find out more about cyber security as it relates to business at www.paychex.com/articles/management/cyber-security-and-a-secure-business.
Read more about the importance of cyber liability insurance at www.paychex.com/articles/human-resources/cyber-liability-insurance-why-your-business-needs-it.
DISCLAIMER:The information presented in this podcast, and that is further provided by the presenter, should not be considered legal or accounting advice, and should not substitute for legal, accounting, or other professional advice in which the facts and circumstances may warrant. We encourage you to consult legal counsel as it pertains to your own unique situation(s) and/or with any specific legal questions you may have.