How Cyber Security Affects My Business: 10 Solutions
With over 100 million registered domain names out there and the low cost of entry, the World Wide Web has entered into its gigantic operation. For example, billions of email messages are exchanged every day. No barriers to entry and low switching costs, have made the cyber arena a lucrative spot for malignant behaviors. Specifically, spammers, hackers, and “spiders” are growing concerns for all online businesses. There are lots of technical and fragmented information regarding cyber security, yet few (if any) has viewed it in a systematic way. Thus, this article is to introduce the essentials of cyber security to the business owners.
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