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One of the biggest issues currently facing small businesses – which they may not even know about – relates to the ways in which they are protected from cyber threats and other technological issues that can cripple any independent company. And while tech insurance can certainly help after the fact, it might also be wise for owners to get a little more proactive in protecting their enterprises.

Small business owners likely know full well that because of their inability to afford hiring a full-time IT worker, they may be at risk for data breaches that can end up being extremely costly. However, even with tech insurance to insulate them from those potential problems, they may still be losing money because of staffing issues.

While many small business owners may be acutely aware of the dangers that a data breach can pose for their companies, a recent case involving a massive hacking attack at a smaller grocery chain could underscore the importance of having a sound tech insurance policy in place.

While many small business owners likely think of a data breach incident as one of those things that could “never happen” to them, the fact of the matter is that this is a very real concern companies of all sizes should be working hard to address. However, while most owners pay lip service to the importance of doing so, very few actually follow through on this issue when it comes to protecting themselves and obtaining tech insurance.

Many small business owners may now be worried that they might be targeted for the kinds of hacking attacks that tech insurance can help them to deal with, and with good reason. A recent study found that they often represent the most vulnerable options for criminals trying to gain access to sensitive information, and to use as a step toward bigger companies in the future.

Many small businesses are now beginning to realize the power that “big data” can provide for them, and many can use it to increase security as well. However, there is still some disconnect between those needs and reality, even as companies take on the larger responsibility.

Small business owners all over the country may now be growing a bit more savvy when it comes to protecting themselves from cyber threats, by taking all the right steps by investing in security and tech insurance coverage for their companies. However, criminals’ latest reaction to that trend seems to involve getting a little more low-tech once again.

Many small business owners nationwide may be looking for ways to reduce their costs when it comes to keeping computer systems on-site, and that has led many to the world of cloud computing and data storage. However, reliance on these options may also increase the need for tech insurance policies that will help to safeguard companies from the costs related to potential exposure.

Many companies are hit with data breaches every year, either as a result of their own mistakes or a hacking attack that was specifically targeted to them. However, despite how common this type of occurrence has become in the past few years, some still may not have an idea of what they should do when such an incident hits them.

The unfortunate reality for the millions of small business owners across the country is that data breaches are becoming more common all the time, and now seem to be increasingly targeted at these independent enterprises specifically. That may lead some entrepreneurs to seek new methods to effectively manage their sensitive information, and fortunately there are many ways to do so.