General Studies · Course of Action

Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows. Statement: A recent report found that the number of cyber-attacks on small businesses has increased significantly. These businesses often lack the resources and expertise to implement robust cybersecurity measures. The financial and reputational damage from these attacks is a major concern. Experts recommend that to protect themselves, small businesses must invest in better security protocols and educate their employees on best practices. Assuming everything in the statement to be true, decide which of the following courses of action logically follow for pursuing. A. Small businesses should partner with cybersecurity firms to conduct regular security audits and implement protective software. B. The government should ban all small businesses from using online platforms for transactions to prevent cyber-attacks. C. Small businesses should conduct mandatory training sessions for all employees on identifying phishing emails and creating strong passwords. D. Small businesses should completely stop using all digital tools to avoid any risk of cyber-attacks.