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Small businesses: What you need to know about cyber security

What small businesses need to know about cyber securityMost businesses use the internet to advertise and sell, to find new markets, customers and staff, to communicate with customers and suppliers, sell their products or services and carry out financial transactions.

Although the internet brings huge opportunities and benefits, it also carries great risks.

Whilst you can never be totally safe, most online threats can be prevented if you take basic security steps with your people, processes and IT systems. This government guide will provide you with a good practice foundation in cyber security.

Small businesses: what you need to know about cyber security (PDF) >>

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