In today’s digitally-driven world, there is perhaps no bigger threat to businesses than a security breach. As data inches closer to becoming the world’s most valuable commodity, businesses are collecting masses of personal information; using it to understand their customers and provide better experiences. It has also led to a surge in high profile breaches.
Small businesses shouldn’t assume these issues are exclusive to large corporations. As small businesses shift their operations to the cloud, the potential for data breaches increases regardless of a company’s size, and currently the United States does not offer any governance to guide best practices.
