Worse, most business owners are unaware of their own massive vulnerabilities. Companies that are at high risk for being hacked include telecommunications companies, Internet service providers and financial institutions. Fortunately, by using common sense, you can not only reduce the frequency of attacks but also mitigate their damage. The first step in protecting yourself or your business is to admit your vulnerability. This takes a great deal of humility, and it is the most difficult step.
Pride is the most insidious human attribute.
Unfortunately, many information technology directors subordinate their duty to protect their customers to their need to protect their own pride. As a former software developer for a major corporation in Richardson's telecom corridor, I observed this hubris in our own employees. Once you have come to terms with your vulnerability, the next step is to purchase business insurance. With billions of dollars at risk from e-commerce fraud, this insurance is mandatory. You will have to ask your carrier for an insurance contract that specifically protects yourself and your customers from loss due to computer fraud and abuse.