Shields up

INC. THIS MORNING Shields up Good morning, As the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolds, experts are urging American businesses to double down on their cybersecurity protocols.  In mid-February, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an advisory to U.S. organizations to put their "shields up" as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate. The shields up initiative encourages organizations of all sizes to take steps to reduce their chances of a cyberattack and ensure that they're prepared in the case of a breach. The recommendations include assessing unusual behavior, assembling a crisis-response team, and shoring up vulnerabilities that might exist in your network.  "T]he reason why there are these bulletins coming out, especially directed at small and medium-sized businesses, is that we have learned the hard way about the fragility of the global supply chain," says Theresa Payton, a former White House Chief Information Officer under George W. Bush. Here’s what you need to know now to keep your business and its systems protected. SPONSORED CONTENT Ohio means business. With Ohio ranking #1 as the Most Affordable State (2020) according to U.S. NewsRankings, it’s no wonder that leaders and employees worldwide know Ohio is synonymous with business. Inc. 5000. Call For Entries Apply now to be recognized as one of America's fastest-growing private companies! HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: These are the best password managers you can use to keep you safe and organized. –Inc.  For years, investors have overlooked diverse founders. This VC has a plan to change that for 1,000 of them. –Inc.  Return-to-work orders are back in full swing. Here’s how to limit any potential tension. –Inc.  For the last two decades data management has been the wild west. Not anymore. –HBR  Container ship operators are set to negotiate record-high freight contract rates, which could influence how importers price their goods. –WSJ ONE MORE THING: There are two types of confidence. One leads to success, the other leads to failure. --Inc. --Brit Morse Associate editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at BMorse@inc.com and on Twitter at @britnmorse. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy