Systems Saved Me® The 12 Tools (& One System) You Need to Protect Your Business
Oct 20, 2025
Royah Loie, a digital marketing strategist and web designer, dives into vital online security for small businesses. She shares a chilling hacking scenario to underline the importance of protection. Royah highlights essential tools like VPNs, encrypted email with ProtonMail, and privacy screen filters. She emphasizes compartmentalizing your digital life and using unique email aliases to identify breaches. Plus, she suggests setting a recurring 'business protection day' to keep security measures fresh. It's all about layering defenses for peace of mind!
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Waking Up To A Compromised Business
- Royah paints a hacking scenario where an entrepreneur wakes up locked out of essential accounts and receives client complaints about spam and fraudulent invoices.
- The week that follows is chaos: lost revenue, hours on hold with support, and damaged reputation.
Small Businesses Are Prime Targets
- Hackers target small businesses because they hold money and customer data and are often easier targets.
- Business owners deprioritize security while running operations, creating attractive vulnerabilities.
Keep A VPN Running Always
- Run a reputable VPN like NordVPN or ProtonVPN continuously on laptop and phone to encrypt internet traffic.
- Avoid free VPNs and be ready to toggle VPN for some streaming services.