{"id":1112,"date":"2025-09-16T12:43:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsfactory.com\/forums\/blogs\/?p=1112"},"modified":"2025-10-21T12:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T12:38:21","slug":"cybersecurity-on-a-budget-a-small-business-survival-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsfactory.com\/forums\/blogs\/cybersecurity-on-a-budget-a-small-business-survival-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersecurity on a Budget: A Small Business Survival Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cybersecurity on a Budget: <\/b><\/h1>\n

A Small Business Survival Guide <\/b>Introduction<\/b><\/h1>\n

Running a small business is hard enough without worrying about hackers. But here\u2019s the reality: <\/span>43% of cyberattacks target small businesses<\/span><\/a> and many never recover. Despite high awareness, most small businesses still believe they\u2019re too small to be attractive targets for threat actors. <\/span>Although 79% of small businesses experienced at least one cyber attack in the last five years, 64% still don\u2019t think they’re an attractive target for threat actors.<\/span><\/a> High concern and real experience are not enough for small business leaders to see themselves as high-risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Massive IT budgets and enterprise-level software isn’t always necessary. With the right approach, small organizations can build strong cybersecurity on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Strong Passwords & Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Passwords are the first line of defense. Weak ones are like leaving the front door unlocked.<\/span><\/p>\n