The Rise Of Cyber Attacks On Contracting Companies

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.

To learn more about why you might be vulnerable, what hackers are after, and how to protect yourself click the links below.

Highlights from this episode:

• 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