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Unless they run a technology company, business owners shouldn’t have to give much thought to their network protection. They have much more critical things to spend their focused time on. Unfortunately for them, cybersecurity is extremely important, so having an ongoing strategy to consistently upgrade your network defenses is something most businesses should consider. Today, we thought we’d go through six reasons you need to take network security seriously.

Let me ask you something: say you had promised to protect someone, keeping them safe and healthy. Would you want them to actively partake in risky—and in many cases, completely avoidable—situations? Of course not. So, why would a business’ insurance provider want to provide coverage if that business did nothing to prevent a cybersecurity event?

They wouldn’t… and as a result, many providers are establishing minimum safeguards and compliance requirements to help protect themselves. Let’s go over what these safeguards are so that your safety nets will be there when you need them.

When it comes to technology, there is a constant friction between convenience and security. No consumer device illustrates this tension better than the Ring doorbell. To most, it is a tool to catch porch pirates; to IT professionals, it is a persistent IoT sensor with a direct, unencrypted line into one of the world’s most massive cloud ecosystems.

The real controversy isn't about filming a sidewalk; it’s the transparency gap between what is being captured and what the company openly admits to. Most users believe they are buying a digital peephole, but the reality of how Amazon captures, processes, and utilizes that data is far more complex.

Do you know which of your employees is your weakest security link? It doesn’t take much to break into an employee’s email, and from there, the rest of your infrastructure. All a scammer has to do is convince the right employee to click on a link, download an infected attachment, or hand over their password. Can you honestly say that your team has the knowledge to combat such a profound threat?

You’ve locked down your network with cybersecurity—but what about the risks right outside your door? Physical security breaches are a serious threat to your employees, data, and critical equipment. For any small business owner, addressing this issue isn’t just good practice—it's a necessity for true peace of mind.