Hawaii Island entrepreneurs work hard to keep roofs over the heads of their employees as well as their own families. When one of the biggest threats facing Hawaii Island small businesses is cyber security, theft and liability it’s important that owners stay up-to-date on how to safeguard their companies. Helping business owners helps the community, so Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) is sponsoring “Securing Your Business,” — a free seminar that will be presented by Darrell Ellis, Operations Manager at HTS Alarms, and Dustyn Iwamoto, Owner of Top Tech, which provides company technology solutions. Seating is limited so please RSVP today. “Small businesses lose $25,000 to $33,000 every minute to shoplifters, said Ellis. “Additionally, a new study by Hiscox, a global specialist insurer, found that U.S. companies affected by employee theft lost an average of $1.13 million in 2016. Small and midsize enterprises were hit disproportionately, representing 68 percent of the cases. Their median loss last year was $289,864.” The seminar will provide attendees with invaluable information on such topics as: • Protecting your business from theft and liability. How using cameras, access control and alarm systems protects your property, employees and customers. • Turning your commercial property into a SMART business. How to use data from your cameras, access control and alarm systems to make your operation more efficient and even reduce energy costs. • Cyber Security Best Practices: The top 5 computer and network security best practices most companies overlook and what happens when they do. Iwamoto said, “According to UPS Capital, the average cyber attack cost is between $84,000 and $148,000 for small businesses; of those attacked 60% close their doors within six months. While large breaches make the news, the reality is it’s the smaller companies, the mom-and-pop shops and the family owned/run businesses that are at the greatest risk.”
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