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Small businesses increasingly rely on digital tools to manage their operations and serve their customers. That same connectivity makes them a target for cyber criminals, who often see smaller organizations as having fewer resources to defend against an attack.
The CBA’s Fraud Prevention toolkit for small and medium‑sized enterprises, created in partnership with Get Cyber Safe, gives business owners and managers practical, easy‑to‑follow guidance on recognizing common scams and strengthening their cyber security practices.
What's inside
- Cyber security 101 – an introduction to cyber security fundamentals and what to include in a cyber security plan
- A cyber hygiene checklist – the essential steps to protect your business' information, computers and networks
- Common scams to watch for – how to spot phishing emails, ransomware, the CEO scam, business email compromise fraud, one-time passcode scams and phone scams
- Safeguarding customer information – how to classify, handle and protect sensitive business and customer data
- Tips for employees – practical, shareable guidance for your team, who are often the first line of defence against cyber threats
- How to report a scam – where to turn if your business is targeted
- Additional resources – links to the Government of Canada, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Counter the tide of digital fraud by downloading the Toolkit now!
