With the data breaches of 2013 bringing cybercrime into the spotlight, one thing has become astoundingly clear – cybercriminals are waging a war and are pulling into the lead. Email plays a key role in this war because email is the single easiest way for criminals to target an individual. Recent breaches have seen criminals sell off that personal information, such as email addresses, home addresses, mobile numbers, credentials, and then use that information to launch a multitude of attacks — phishing attacks, identity theft, or creating bank accounts in someone else’s name.

When it comes to the security of your business, you can never be too careful. We’ve talked about the precautions that consumers should take to keep their personal information secure and out of the hands of cyber criminals. Now let’s talk about what businesses need to keep in mind to keep their data and employees safe.

Cybersecurity within a business is especially important for various reasons. To ensure maximum security within a business, it’s important to consider the following: