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Int'l Franchise Association, Cyber Security Alliance caution franchisees about cybersecurity

International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance will create materials to support a culture of cybersecurity.

October 24, 2014

The International Franchise Association and the National Cyber Security Alliance have teamed up to caution franchisees about cybersecurity.

"IFA is pleased to be working with NCSA, working to create greater awareness and empower companies to keep their sensitive information safe and secure online," IFA EVP Robert Cresanti said in a press release. "Through educational development and events, IFA and NCSA will work toward a collective goal to educate business owners about the basic steps they can take to become more cyber-secure."

IFA will work to develop materials that support creating a culture of cybersecurity within its member companies.

"NCSA welcomes the opportunity to partner with IFA. Many small- and medium-sized businesses are franchises that rely on computerized networks and digital records ‒ making them extremely vulnerable to cyber attacks," said Michael Kaiser, executive director of NCSA. "We want to ensure that small businesses are empowered and have smart cybersecurity plans in place to stay safe online and to continue to build customer trust. Recently, NCSA launched RE: Cyber, a new online resource that supplies business owners with tools to help plan against and better manage cyber risks. It's time to shift our viewpoint on cybersecurity from one dominated by vulnerability to focusing on building a safer, more secure and trusted Internet."

Visit www.staysafeonline.org for more information.