IT Survival Guide !!!

Dedication 5

Acknowledgments 7

Who Should Read This Book? 9

Glossary 15

Introduction 23

Why This Book is Important for Your Business 24

What to Expect 25

Chapter 1: 10 Mistakes That All Small Business Owners Make 27

1.1.Watch Out for These Common Mistakes 28

1.2.The Ideal Roadmap for You to Follow 41

Chapter 2: Do you Know the True Cost of IT? 45

2.1.Direct Costs: The Price You Pay 47

2.2.Indirect Costs: The Hidden Toll 49

Chapter 3: Why Should You Do A Risk vs Cost Analysis? 55

3.1.What is a Risk vs Cost Analysis? 56

3.2.Why is Risk vs Cost Analysis Important for SMBs? 57

3.3.How Can You Identify Potential Risks? 57

3.4.How to Determine Your Risk Tolerance? 60

3.5. How to Conduct A Risk vs Cost Analysis? 62

Chapter 4: What Scares You? 77

4.1.Fear #1: Losing All Your Data: 78

4.2.Fear #2: Damage to Your Reputation: 81

4.3.Fear #3: Losing Control Over Sensitive Information 83

4.4.The Key to Conquering Your Fears 85

Chapter 5: Essentials: Your Organization Can't Afford to Overlook 97

5.1.Essential Password Protocols 100

5.2.Multi-Factor Authentication: Adding Layers of Security 109

5.3.Securing Network and Endpoint Devices 117

5.4.Cybersecurity Training and Awareness for Employees 126

5.5.The Untold Reality of Cyber Insurance 136

Chapter 6: Challenges Faced by All Small Organizations 139

6.1.Challenge: Keeping Up with Rapid Technological Change 141

6.2.Challenge: Managing Data 144

6.3.Challenge: The Need for Up-to-Date Security Measures 144

6.4.Challenge: Which Cloud-based Solutions to Choose? 146

6.5.Challenge: Integrating Systems and Applications 149

6.6.Challenge: Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats 150

6.7.Challenge: Adapting to the Mobile Revolution 156

6.8.Challenge: Managing Remote Teams 158

Chapter 7: Making The Right Choices 161

7.1.Choosing the Right Hardware 163

7.2.Choosing the Right Software 166

7.3.Choosing the Right IT Partner 170

7.4.Making the Right Investment: Business Continuity 175

Conclusion 181

IT as a Strategic Investment 182

Moving Forward with Confidence 182

Final Thoughts 183