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Building a Cybersecurity Fence

Even the most tech-savvy among us can feel like a babe in the woods when it comes to protecting a home or business network from cybersecurity threats. When I explain to clients the steps they need to take to transform their home or business into a well-defended digital fortress, I often compare cybercrime to the physical security industry. I explain that their home or business now has digital windows and doors to protect as well.

When appraising a building for a security system, it’s all about understanding the Crime Prevention Triangle, made up of Skill, Desire, and Opportunity on

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