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Virtual Security and why it matters so much to SMEs

By Jack Viljoen, Head of Marketing, Prodinity

In recent years, there has been an exponential rise in the number of cyber criminals targeting small to
medium-sized businesses (SMEs) – many of whom are extremely vulnerable to cyber crime due to
inadequate security infrastructure and cyber awareness training.

In this Q&A, Jack Viljoen, Head of Marketing at data-driven insights specialist, Prodinity, discusses some
of the issues facing SMEs and why advanced cyber penetration (PEN) testing is vital to stress-test and
strengthen their security capabilities.

Why is Cyber Security so important?
Firstly, I’d like to start by mentioning that I really don’t like the term Cyber Security. It’s vague, futuristic
and doesn’t really mean anything to someone who isn’t in the industry. I much prefer the term “Virtual
Security”.

What exactly is “Virtual Security” and why is it something we need to worry about? If you are a small-
medium sized business owner or executive, there is a good chance that you do not think it applies to you.

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