Security Threats: A Guide for Small and Medium Businesses

Security in small and medium-sized businesses is more than just preventing viruses and blocking spam. In 2009, cybercrime is expected to increase as criminals attempt to exploit weaknesses in systems and in people. This paper aims to give managers, analysts, administrators and operators in small and medium-sized businesses a snapshot of the IT security threats facing their organization. Every organization is different but in many instances the threats are common to all. Security is a cost of doing business but those that prepare themselves well against possible threats will benefit the most in the long term.