The Federal Trade Commission recently issued a cyber guide that, while
intended for small businesses, can be of help for all businesses.
The purpose of the guide, which includes various modules, is to
help smaller businesses address data security threats. These
modules follow guidance the FTC issued in
April, stressing the importance of cyber security preparedness
and the help the FTC intended to give to small businesses on that
front.
Included in the new modules are information about password
hygiene, setting up remote access capabilities, and email
authentication. Also included are less technical risk mitigation
topics such as vendor selection and contracting, as well as picking
the correct cyber insurance coverage. Looking at the FTC's
suggestions for these can be helpful for all entities, in
particular information about phishing scams, email imposters, and
knowledge quizzes on a variety of topics, including cyber basics
and vendor management.
