State and federal laws require businesses to take reasonable steps to safegaurd personal information of employees and consumers. Unfortunately, many businesses wait to upgrade their systems, implement new policies, train their staff, and take other preventative measures until after they are affected by a data security breach. It is never too late, however, to shore up security and work to achieve compliance with privacy laws. No one is truly immune from cybersecurity risk, no matter how small or large an operation. But an ounce of prevention can go a long way to mitigate potential damages. 

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