Small- and medium-size companies are now considered by cybercriminals to be attractive targets of opportunity because of the perception that they have minimal security. Many small companies are doing business online using new technologies they may not fully understand. Small businesses supply many larger organizations, resulting in possible connections to corporate networks that bring unforeseen risks.

With these risks in mind we present The Essential Guide to Cybersecurity for SMBs for security professionals tasked with protecting small businesses. Small business can reduce its risk and protect itself through implementing some basic security practices and accepting cybersecurity as a strategic business initiative. The essays included in this book provide both security professionals and executives of small businesses a blueprint of best practices to protect themselves and their customers.