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Passwords protect a huge amount of company data, but many organizations don’t follow best practices to keep their passwords safe. Even if your business has IT policies relating to passwords, are you sure all your employees are adhering to them? There are a few best practices every company should follow to ensure their cybersecurity. 

When it comes to mobile payments, Africa has been the world leader for years, with skyrocketing usage rates in many of its countries tied to efforts to serve unbanked citizens.

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Your “how to” blog post should teach the reader how to do something by breaking it down into a series of steps.

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Need some inspiration? Check out these “How-To” examples from the HubSpot blog:

• How to Write a Blog Post: A Simple Formula to Follow
• How to Do Keyword Research: A Beginner’s Guide
• How to Write an Effective Meta Description (Yes, They Still Matter)

Here at Vala Secure, we’re not fans of fear mongering. For us, cybersecurity and the threat of hacks or breaches are part of the reality of doing business today. That’s not to say we don’t take them seriously –– we consider ourselves your guide as you navigate those ever-murky cybersecurity waters. If we can help you take action to protect your customers, employees, and your business, then we’ve done our jobs!

A 2015 study by HP found that the average cost of cyber crime has grown to $15 million per year, which is an increase of 82 percent over the last six years. In the companies featured in the study, costs ranged between $1.9 million and a massive $65 million per year. With such large potential costs, it is vital to take action to protect your business from all forms of cyber crime. 

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The American Bar Association has been calling attention to cybersecurity for its members for quite some time now. They’ve gone so far as to state, “It’s when not if, a law firm or other entity will suffer a breach.”