What Small Businesses Need to Know About AI and Cybersecurity

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how businesses operate, especially in manufacturing. It can help automate tasks, improve efficiency, and even detect security threats. But like any tool, AI comes with risks, especially when it comes to cybersecurity.At Coulee Tech, we help businesses use technology safely and effectively. Here are three key things every small business should know about AI:

1. AI can help, but it's not perfect. AI can speed up processes, analyze data, and even help with decision-making. But it's important to remember that AI isn't always right. It still needs human oversight to avoid costly mistakes or bad recommendations.
2. Cybercriminals are using AI too. Hackers are now using AI to create more realistic scam emails, guess passwords faster, and find security weaknesses in businesses. This means small businesses need strong cybersecurity to protect against hackers. Steps like multi-factor authentication (MFA), employee training, and regular updates can make a big difference.
3. Keep data safe and stay compliant. AI tools often use business data to make decisions, but not all AI tools are secure. Make sure you're using trusted providers and following best practices to protect customer and company data while staying compliant with industry rules.

Security Financial Bank believes in you-and so do we. Let's work together to keep your business secure and ready for the future.

Coulee Tech offers a monthly AI workshop, which is free to join. This workshop is ideal for business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in leveraging AIto drive business success. Sign up at https://www.coulee.tech/ai-mastermind-workshop/.

Aaron Libner is the president of the Eau Claire market for Coulee Tech, which works with businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity and use AI the right way. If you're unsure about how AI and security impact your business, book a discovery call at https://www.coulee.tech/discoverycall/.