Small Business and Supply Chains

Karen G. Mills, Elisabeth B. Reynolds, and Morgane Herculano discuss the role small businesses have in national resiliance for the national supply chains.

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Ransonware Threat

Lucian Constantin notes that ransomware , a form of malware that threatens to encrypt a computer's files unless a payment is made, is a threat to small businesses. He specifically mentions the Crypto-Wall malware, and how maintaining several backups of data is the best defense.

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Ten Security Risks Small Businesses Cannot Ignore

Ellen Messmer lists "Ten Security Risks Small Businesses Cannot Ignore ."

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Business Security

Joan Goodchild shares nine common questions used by thieves to cause people to divulge confidential information such as passwords. There have been a number of fascinating articles on employer-sponsored security probes, such as "Anatomy of a Hack" or "How to Rob a Bank." For more information on corporate security issues, SecurityMetrics has a series of informative videos on security issues affecting small businesses.

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Apps for Small Business

Jeff Vance of Network World shares his thoughts about technology applications which might power a small business.

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