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Industrial control systems were once considered safer from hackers because they weren’t connected to the internet. Today, that’s changed due to increased digitalization and IT/OT convergence. This has resulted in more interconnected OT networks that help meet...
For the modern small business, the accounting department is no longer just a room full of ledgers and calculators; it is the digital nerve center of the entire enterprise. As a consultant working with the Michigan Small Business Development Center (Michigan SBDC), I...
For the modern small business, the accounting department is no longer just a room full of ledgers and calculators; it is the digital nerve center of the entire enterprise. As a consultant working with the Michigan Small Business Development Center (Michigan SBDC), I...
Rockwell Automation outlines secure connectivity principles for operational technology, helping manufacturers balance IT/OT connectivity benefits with cybersecurity protections that reduce operational, safety and infrastructure risks.
Cybersecurity is now a core accounting function, requiring small businesses to integrate internal controls, secure software practices, and employee training to protect sensitive financial data from increasingly common cyber threats.
The Michigan SBDC explains why accounting systems are prime targets for cyberattacks and offers practical cybersecurity strategies—like multi-factor authentication, internal controls, staff training, and incident response planning—to protect financial data and shield a small business’s bottom line.
