80. The Rise Of Cyber Attacks On Contracting Companies - Omer Segoly

To apply for a Breakthrough Academy Business Assessment click here: https://trybta.com/PCEP80 Download the 5 tips for keeping your trades and contracting business secure https://trybta.com/PCDLEP80. Cyber security is something for tech companies, banks and nerds to worry about right? Yeah, in 2010 maybe, but not anymore.  There has been a STEEP rise in the number of attacks on small businesses the last few years and contractors are a prime target for hackers. Why?  Because in the trades we work with big chunks of cash AND most of us haven’t made the time to put cyber security as a top priority. To a hacker, we’re the prime target. Listen to the full episode to learn more about why you might be vulnerable, what hackers are after, and how to protect yourself. Episode Highlights: What is going on high level that is leading to an increase in cyber security breaches in the contracting community The assets of value that hackers are looking for in a typical contracting company and how to protect them The most common threats and attacks you’ll be targeted for as a contractor What it costs you to buy security vs pay for damages The 4 stupid things most business owners do that leave themselves open to hacking How to tell if a software has legitimate security measures in place See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.