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Standalone Cyber Insurance: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?
Standalone Cyber Insurance: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

Standalone Cyber Insurance: What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

In today’s ever-evolving digital world, the risk to your data security and privacy grows. When a cyber-attack happens, it can take weeks or months to recover, impacting your business operations and bottom line tremendously. Cyber insurance is one of the best ways to protect your business from the financial hardships caused by cyber-attacks. Cyber liability insurance is an insurance policy that provides businesses with a combination of coverage options to help protect the company from data breaches and other cyber security issues. When it comes to cyber insurance there are several ways a [...]

Kali Jo Grove2023-05-31T15:54:59+00:00May 31st, 2023|

8 Ways Small Businesses Can Prevent Cyber Attacks
8 Ways Small Businesses Can Prevent Cyber Attacks

8 Ways Small Businesses Can Prevent Cyber Attacks

Many small businesses don’t have the time to dedicate to extensive cybersecurity efforts or even know where to begin. A study by the U.S. Small Business Administration showed that 88% of small business owners thought that their business was at risk, but they hadn’t taken any preventative steps. Let’s go over 8 ways you can protect your small business from cyberattacks. Conduct A Review Conducting a thorough review of your existing cyber security can help to identify any areas that need improvement and ways to continue vital [...]

Kali Jo Grove2023-03-31T14:58:02+00:00April 16th, 2023|

Detox Your Devices
Detox Your Devices

Detox Your Devices

As technology becomes more and more integrated into our daily lives, it becomes more important to be vigilant about your online safety. Take a moment to detox your devices using these helpful tips: Review your online accounts. Go through any online accounts you have and delete any you no longer use. Update the personal information associated with those accounts and remove any unnecessary information. Update your passwords. Update any passwords that haven’t been updated in the last year, making sure to use complex longer passwords with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T17:46:55+00:00May 29th, 2022|

Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?
Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?

Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?

You’ve probably seen the news headlines such as “Business crippled by cyber-attack” or “Hackers cost company millions”… the facts are that studies have shown that 60% of small businesses who experience a cyber attack go out of business within 6 months of the attack1. Cyber attacks can hit a business hard. Often times there is some sort of ransom payout in order to stop the attack, however, even with no ransom, the fallout of a cyber attack could drain your bank account. Can your company survive a cyber attack? When it comes to [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T18:08:39+00:00May 8th, 2022|

Other Benefits Of Renters Insurance
Other Benefits Of Renters Insurance

Other Benefits Of Renters Insurance

Renting is a great option when you aren’t quite ready yet to purchase a home or aren’t sure of where you want to settle down. It also has the added benefit of not having to pay property taxes or repair the property when something breaks. However, when renting, there are still some responsibilities and risks you as the renter may be responsible for. Having renters insurance may help mitigate the costs associated with some of those risks and responsibilities. Renters insurance is coverage for your personal property and personal liability. If a loss [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-03-04T16:50:24+00:00March 19th, 2022|