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The Importance of Cybersecurity Health Check for Small Businesses

   According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), small businesses have become the engine of economic growth and social development across all countries, accounting for a staggering 70% of employment worldwide . Obviously, these small businesses rely heavily on the internet and other online platforms and resources, which form integral components and enabling tools for their transactions. This has become even more prevalent since the pandemic period. Regarding online safety, it is estimated that over 40% of these small businesses have experienced a cyber attack. The type of cyber attacks that are more commonly aimed at small businesses include Social Engineering attacks like Email Phishing and telephone phishing otherwise known as "vishing"  There are a few factors that make small businesses to be vulnerable to attacks. Cyber criminals assume that small businesses have weaker security measures in places, maki