Abstract
The Internet has brought about a new way for businesses to reach their customers. With the help of social media, websites, and email marketing, small businesses have gained a lot of new customers. However, these new online customers have also opened up their businesses to a whole new world of cyber crime. Cyber crime is the illegal use of computers and networks to cause damage or steal information. This type of crime affects small businesses as well as large corporations. Small businesses often find themselves at a disadvantage because they don't have the resources to hire an ethical hacker or cyber security team. This is where ethical hackers come in and help these small businesses. Businesses are constantly being targeted by hackers looking to steal information. With the rise of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become increasingly important for businesses to protect themselves against these threats. It is not always easy to identify the signs of a hacker, so it is important to have ethical hackers on staff who can help identify malicious activity before it becomes a problem.
Document Type
Paper
Disciplines
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Information Security
DOI
10.25776/rbbe-7j69
Publication Date
10-25-2022
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The Impact of Ethical Hacking within Small Businesses
The Internet has brought about a new way for businesses to reach their customers. With the help of social media, websites, and email marketing, small businesses have gained a lot of new customers. However, these new online customers have also opened up their businesses to a whole new world of cyber crime. Cyber crime is the illegal use of computers and networks to cause damage or steal information. This type of crime affects small businesses as well as large corporations. Small businesses often find themselves at a disadvantage because they don't have the resources to hire an ethical hacker or cyber security team. This is where ethical hackers come in and help these small businesses. Businesses are constantly being targeted by hackers looking to steal information. With the rise of cyber-attacks and data breaches, it has become increasingly important for businesses to protect themselves against these threats. It is not always easy to identify the signs of a hacker, so it is important to have ethical hackers on staff who can help identify malicious activity before it becomes a problem.