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• Encourage a culture of cybersecurity: Management and executives should lead by example when
it comes to cybersecurity best practices, such as regular training, password management, and
data protection.

Enhance Cybersecurity Controls

SMBs should focus on building cyber resilience to effectively manage and recover from cyber incidents.
Consider the following measures:

• Implement robust backup and recovery procedures: Regularly back up critical data and test the
restoration process to ensure data availability in case of an incident.
• Engage third-party cybersecurity experts: Consider partnering with external cybersecurity firms
that can provide specialized expertise and support during incident response.
• Stay informed about emerging threats: Continuously monitor the threat landscape, participate in
information sharing forums, and leverage threat intelligence to stay ahead of evolving cyber
threats.

New cyber threats are emerging every day, and smaller businesses are especially vulnerable to
cybercriminals. In the event of a cyber incident -- such as business email compromise, ransomware, or
an attack on its supply chain -- a rapid yet well-thought-out response makes all the difference. By taking
proactive measures to mitigate risks and build cyber resilience, SMBs can strengthen their defenses and
respond quickly to attacks, limiting damage to networks and compromises to data.

About the Author

David Chernitzky is the Co-Founder and CEO of Armour Cybersecurity.
David specializes in helping businesses protect their assets from cyber
threats. He served as an officer in the elite technology unit of the Israeli
Defense Forces Intelligence Corps and spent many years working for
multinational enterprises in technology and business functions. For more
information, visit https://www.armourcyber.io/

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