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Symantec recently released the findings of its 2009 Storage and Security in SMBs survey, which indicate that some small business are neglecting important information safeguards due to tight budgets and lack of time and IT staff resources.

According to the survey, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) clearly understand the importance of security and report that protecting their information, network and servers are their top goals. But despite understanding the risks they face, a surprising number of companies are neglecting basic safeguards.

More than half have not implemented endpoint protection to safeguard laptops, desktops and servers against malware. Almost half do not backup their desktop PCs, leaving their important information at risk.

Finally, one-third of SMBs do not have the most basic protection of all -- antivirus protection. Small business owners are working with many fewer resources and any missteps could shut them down. Every dollar and every...