Target fell victim to a security data breach involving stolen credit card and debit card information for 40 million of its retail customers. The massive breach is proof that even corporate giants are vulnerable to security threats. The truth is that there is no such thing as 100-percent secure. But businesses can take preventative measures to at least minimize the risk.

Here are three simple ways to prevent many breaches:

If you can’t keep the jargon straight, consider taking the Small Business Administration’s free cybersecurity course to ease into the topic.

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Related Resources:

  • Target holiday cyber breach hits 40 million payment cards (Reuters)
  • Cyberattacks Now Targeting Small Business (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
  • Why Are Small Business Cyberattacks On the Rise? (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
  • Stop Twitter Hacking: Tips for Small Businesses (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)

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