Category: Blog
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Why California Car Dealerships That Offer Financing Need PEN Testing — Now More Than Ever
If you’re running a car dealership in California, you already wear a lot of hats — sales, service, inventory, compliance. But if you offer financing, you’ve quietly become something else too: A data hub. And where there’s data — there are hackers. In 2025, cybercriminals aren’t just going after banks and tech companies. They’re targeting…
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The Hidden Tech Mistake That’s Quietly Hurting California Businesses
When most business owners think about what makes or breaks their company, they focus on the obvious: customer service, team performance, and managing finances. But there’s one silent factor that doesn’t get nearly enough attention — and it’s often the real reason behind lost productivity, growing cybersecurity risks, and stalled business growth. That factor?Your technology.…
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Don’t Cut Cybersecurity When Cutting Costs: Why California Businesses Must Stay Secure in Uncertain Times
It’s no secret — things feel shaky right now. With new tariffs rolling out, the economy slowing down, and everyday Californians pulling back on spending, a lot of small and midsize business owners are asking the same question: “Where can I cut back to survive the storm?” We get it. When revenue tightens, the instinct…
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Tax Season Is Open Season for Hackers – Here’s How to Protect Your California Business
Tax season is crunch time — not just for you, but for cybercriminals too. While you’re racing to gather documents, communicate with your accountant, and meet government deadlines, hackers are hard at work exploiting the chaos. And if you’re a small or midsize business in California, you’re right in their crosshairs. At Cybersecure California, we’re…
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The BEC Boom: Why Business Email Compromise Is California’s Silent Cyber Threat
Business Email Compromise (BEC) isn’t new, but it’s rapidly becoming one of the most financially devastating threats facing California companies. Unlike traditional phishing, these attacks are highly targeted, use social engineering, and increasingly leverage AI to mimic trusted contacts and bypass security filters. In 2023 alone, BEC scams caused $6.7 billion in global losses. And…
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Stop Settling for Tech Headaches: A Smarter Approach for California Businesses
Imagine starting your workday only to find that the Internet is down, emails aren’t sending, and your entire team is frozen in place. Productivity grinds to a halt. Sales are delayed. Deadlines are missed. The longer it takes to recover, the more costly that downtime becomes. We’ve all seen what can happen on a larger…
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Cybercriminals Love Tax Season — Here’s How California Businesses Can Stay Safe
Tax season isn’t just busy for accountants. It’s also peak hunting season for cybercriminals, and California’s businesses are a prime target. With sensitive data flying between inboxes, tight deadlines creating stress, and hackers getting smarter, the risks grow each year. Cybersecure California is here to help you stay a step ahead. While we don’t sell…
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Spring-Clean Your Cybersecurity: A California Business Owner’s Checklist
Spring isn’t just for clearing out closets, it’s also the perfect time to clean up your business’s digital environment. For California business owners, this means more than updating software. It’s about improving performance, reducing risk, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats and compliance requirements. Here’s your spring cybersecurity checklist: 1. Audit Your Systems for…
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Cybersecurity Ethics and Governance: Balancing Security, Privacy, and Innovation
As we conclude July, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the broader implications of cybersecurity beyond technical measures and threat mitigation. Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical challenge; it’s also a matter of ethics and governance. How we approach security can have profound implications on privacy, individual rights, and innovation. This week, let’s explore the…