Cybersecurity for Entrepreneurs: Opportunities, Challenges and Threats

Abstract

Introduction:  In today’s Internet era Cyber security is challenging task for all the organizations over the globe. Organizations of all types and sizes—ranging from small start-ups and large corporations including healthcare providers, financial institutions, educational organizations, production, non-profit, etc. must evaluate their cyber security mechanism to safeguard against data breaches, financial losses, and reputational harms.All organizations must understand cyber threats, recognize the importance of cybersecurity, and develop effective strategies and measures to counter them. The research is projected on cybercrimes, need of cyber security and role of cyber security in Entrepreneurship

Objectives.

• To study the emerging cybersecurity threats in Entrepreneurship.


• To explore challenges, threats and opportunities for Entrepreneurs.


• To offer guidelines on safeguarding businesses against cyber-attacks and data breaches.


• To design cyber security model for Entrepreneurs.

Methods: The present study elaborated on emerging technological advancement and need of cybersecurity, opportunities and challenges. The present study is confined towards the various types of cyber-attacks on small businesses, start-ups, impact of cyber-attacks on entrepreneur’s and the consequences occurred by them.

Results: A researcher has proposed cyber security model for Entrepreneurs to resolve the cyber security problems and run organizations in safe cyber environment. Also, fostering cyber security culture in organization, emerging cybersecurity trends and legal implications are discussed.

Conclusions: An effective internet usage model, significance of cyber insurance and sustainability of Entrepreneurs in the digital era is recommended.The future of cybersecurity is ever-evolving and unpredictable. Individuals who can foresee trends, develop new skills, and adopt emerging technologies will be uniquely equipped to drive and shape the industry's direction