Small businesses remain prime targets for cybercriminals—not because they’re high-profile, but because they’re often under-protected. In the latest issue of Business Report, Gulf South Technology Solutions COO Kelsie Moak urges leaders to rethink their assumptions and take five practical step s to boost digital security without a big budget. Her guidance starts with mindset: Cybersecurity isn’t optional anymore—it’s a cost of doing business. Moak says basic measures like enabling multifactor authentication, keeping software updated and using strong passphrases can block most attacks. She also stresses employee training as the first line of defense against phishing schemes, and notes many companies already pay for tools like Microsoft Defender but never turn them on. Most importantly, she says security must be a leadership priority—from cyber insurance reviews to incident response planning—long before an attack occurs. Read the full story, and send comments to [email protected]. Paycheck Do you think LSU President Wade Rousse’s compensation is fair? Yes, it’s a fair deal No, he’s being paid too much No, he’s not being paid enough I don't know Δ ...read more read less