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title: Cybersecurity in the Age of Connectedness
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# Cybersecurity in the Age of Connectedness

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## Cybersecurity in the Age of Connectedness

With all the recent news about viruses, data breaches and other computer-related crimes, you may be wondering if you are adequately protected.

Many standard [commercial property](/business-insurance/commercial-property) and [commercial liability insurance](/business-insurance/liability-insurance) policies have gaps that can leave your business vulnerable to cyberattack. In 2015, instances of cyberattacks on websites reached more than 1 million per day, with almost 75 percent of websites having vulnerabilities.1

Even if your company doesn’t have a website, other types of cyberattack such as “spear-phishing” and “ransomware” can target your employees or company resources. What would happen to your business if you were to have a sustained shutdown in your website, payroll systems, point of sale system or computer programs?

Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself:

- Never share passwords, even among trusted employees.
- Always lock your computer when you are away from your desk or station.
- Always use “strong” passwords involving multiple letters, numbers and symbols.
- Retain only the minimum customer data needed to process transactions.
- Always keep firewalls and antivirus/antispam software up to date.
- Only download from trusted websites and sources.
- Don’t use business computers for personal use.
- Don’t click on suspicious emails or links.
- Don’t enter unnecessary personal information onto websites.

If you still feel that you may be vulnerable, it would be prudent to hire a cybersecurity specialist, or contact your in-house IT department about other steps you can take to protect your business and your customers.

In addition, it is a good idea to discuss specifically tailored cyber insurance options with us. [Our agents](/contact) can help you select appropriate coverages to fit the needs of your business and give you an extra layer of protection in case the worst happens to you.

1. Source: Symantec Corporation

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