Cybersecurity for Small Business

Cybersecurity in 2021: What to expect in the coming year – Jim Schirtzinger, XLN SYSTEMS As any particular year comes to a close, it is typical to look back at everything that has happened. We celebrate the good, mourn the losses, and try to learn from mistakes. Most will agree that 2020 was an unusual year by any standard, highlighted by a major pandemic, lockdowns, civil unrest, and a controversial presidential election. Rather than dwell on all of the bad that came from 2020, it is time to look ahead to 2021 with anticipation and hope for a return to some form of normalcy. Unfortunately, no matter what improvements are made over 2020 (An effective virus vaccine? A calming of political tension? A robust economic recovery?), Cybersecurity will remain a constant and urgent need for everyone both commercially and privately. With that in mind, what new threats should we expect to face in the digital realm as we turn the page from 2020 to 2021? 2020 saw a huge increase in connected de