--- title: Small Business Entrepreneur Cybersecurity News - March 19, 2021 description: Check out the latest news on Cybersecurity and Risk Management --- [Omnistruct Newsletters](https://blog.omnistruct.com) # [Small Business Entrepreneur Cybersecurity News - March 19, 2021](https://blog.omnistruct.com/small-business-entrepreneur-cybersecurity-news-march-19-2021) Written by [Omnistruct Marketing](https://blog.omnistruct.com/author/omnistruct-marketing) | Mar 22, 2021 6:10:15 PM ## [A Small Business’ Guide To Getting Started With Cybersecurity](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinessdevelopmentcouncil/2021/03/18/a-small-business-guide-to-getting-started-with-cybersecurity/?sh=769b03b8cc43&utm_campaign=Cybersecurity%20News%20that%20Matters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9xxmqciUWFvCLB63GWtMD6ablK430g7jsyjjVU4rTYqgextd0i5QuLprq20M3Hle9b_bD0) With the world moving online due to the pandemic, website security should be top of mind for businesses of any size. Many times, business owners are simply unaware of how commonplace it is to be on the receiving end of a cyberattack. By Suhaib Zaheer I March 18, 2021   ## [Tips small businesses can use to strengthen their cyber health](https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/94819-tips-small-businesses-can-use-to-strengthen-their-cyber-health?utm_campaign=Cybersecurity%20News%20that%20Matters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9xxmqciUWFvCLB63GWtMD6ablK430g7jsyjjVU4rTYqgextd0i5QuLprq20M3Hle9b_bD0) While cyberattacks targeting large corporations or government agencies tend to make splashy headlines, the truth is that many attackers are shifting their priorities to focus on small businesses. Unfortunately, these smaller businesses generally lack the resources and security capabilities of larger organizations. In fact, 83% of small business owners report handling cybersecurity matters themselves. By Carolyn Crandall I March 15, 2021   ## [Cybersecurity for small business: everything you need to know](https://www.itproportal.com/features/cybersecurity-for-small-business-everything-you-need-to-know/?utm_campaign=Cybersecurity%20News%20that%20Matters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9xxmqciUWFvCLB63GWtMD6ablK430g7jsyjjVU4rTYqgextd0i5QuLprq20M3Hle9b_bD0) Cyberattacks can be devastating for any business, with IBM’s Cost of Data Breach 2020 Report revealing that the average cost of a breach is $3.86 million. I March 17, 2021   ## [Lessons from women entrepreneurs on how to make your side hustle a hit](https://mozo.com.au/business-banking/articles/women-entrepreneurs-on-how-to-make-your-side-hustle-a-hit?utm_campaign=Cybersecurity%20News%20that%20Matters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9xxmqciUWFvCLB63GWtMD6ablK430g7jsyjjVU4rTYqgextd0i5QuLprq20M3Hle9b_bD0) In this day and age, words like ‘side hustle’ and ‘entrepreneur’ have generated a lot of buzz, as a growing number of people look to earn extra cash or kickstart a passion project outside of their day job. By Katherine O'Chee I March 16, 2021   ## [Selective Survey Finds Majority Of Small Businesses Lack Cyber Insurance Coverage](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/selective-survey-finds-majority-of-small-businesses-lack-cyber-insurance-coverage-301247484.html?utm_campaign=Cybersecurity%20News%20that%20Matters&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9xxmqciUWFvCLB63GWtMD6ablK430g7jsyjjVU4rTYqgextd0i5QuLprq20M3Hle9b_bD0) A survey of small businesses conducted by Appalachian State University in coordination with Selective found that cybersecurity and technology issues were growing concerns for 44% of survey respondents due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, only 20% of survey respondents have cyber insurance coverage. By Selective Insurance Group, Inc. 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