Browser security for business data
Chris Wanamaker2018-11-29T15:43:49-07:00
The internet isn’t for the naive. It’s a wild place of dangerous creatures like malware, scams, and hackers. And as any business owner today would know, data is everything. If you or your employees browse the net unprotected, this valuable resource is threatened by cyber attacks. One way to protect your business’ data is to secure your browsers. It is easy enough for every small- and medium-sized business to do.
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