Ready to secure your small business against cyber threats? A recording of the June 17 webinar, “Small ARM, Big Security: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Foundational Cyber Program,” is available exclusively for members of the Cybersecurity Collective. Not a member yet? Join this free group today and gain access to valuable resources to safeguard your business!
07/14/2025 11:45 A.M.
3 minute read
Here’s a wake-up call: While Fortune 500 companies have fortified their digital defenses, cybercriminals are now hunting smaller prey. According to cybersecurity researcher Wade Baker, small and medium-sized businesses have become the prime targets of cyberattacks. Why? Because most small business owners believe they’re “too small to matter” — a dangerous misconception that’s costing businesses everything.
In the Cybersecurity Collective’s June 17 webinar, “Small ARM, Big Security: Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Foundational Cyber Program,” security experts Jonathan Goldberger and Chanh Nguyen delivered a practical roadmap that any business owner can follow — no IT degree required. Here are some highlights.
The Three Pillars That Can Protect Your Business
1. Find Your Hidden Vulnerabilities
According to the presenters, nine out of 10 organizations don’t know where their sensitive data lives. Your consumer information, financial records, and trade secrets could be scattered and stored across systems you’ve long forgotten. Goldberger shared how to conduct a data audit that uncovers these blind spots.
2. Multi-Factor Authentication
Think passwords are enough? Think again. MFA isn’t just a compliance checkbox — it’s your first line of defense against 99.9% of automated attacks. Learn which MFA methods work best for small businesses and how to implement them without disrupting operations.
3. Vendor Risk: The Threat You Never Saw Coming
Here’s the scary truth: You’re responsible for your vendors’ security failures. That cloud service, payment processor, or software provider could be your business’s weakest link. In the webinar, we discussed some essential questions to ask and the red flags that signal danger.
Why This Matters More Than Ever
Cybersecurity isn’t just for tech giants. Every business is a target, and the cost of a breach extends far beyond money — it’s about trust, reputation, and survival.
For Cybersecurity Collective Members:
Access the full webinar recording through the link posted in our private Cybersecurity Collective LinkedIn group or watch for it in an email coming later this week.
Join Our Cybersecurity Community
Did you miss the live event? Don’t worry! When you join the Cybersecurity Collective, you’ll get access to the recording as well as invitations to all future webinars. You’ll also be connected to fellow cybersecurity enthusiasts in our private LinkedIn group, where you can ask questions and keep up with the latest security insights.
You or someone on your team can sign up for the Cybersecurity Collective in two easy steps:
Visit ACA’s Cybersecurity Collective page and agree to the terms of participation.
In your welcome email, follow the instructions to request access to our private LinkedIn group.
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