Texas SB 2610 is shifting how small businesses approach cyber risk. This new law is about more than compliance. It empowers companies to turn cybersecurity into a true asset by partnering with a reliable technology provider. Fluid IT is here to help Texas businesses strengthen their security and take advantage of this new legal protection.
Cybersecurity Safe Harbor Sets a New Benchmark
SB 2610 is now in effect, offering Texas businesses with fewer than 250 employees a legal safe harbor from punitive damages in data breach lawsuits. To qualify, businesses must implement and maintain a cybersecurity program that meets specific standards. Fluid IT provides the practical expertise and guidance to build and sustain these protections. This is an urgent call to prepare, not postpone, as the liability landscape continues to evolve.
The Risks of Inaction
If you do not meet these requirements, your business remains exposed to lawsuits, severe financial losses, and damage to your reputation if a breach occurs. A single incident can lead to costs that threaten your operations. Fluid IT is your ally in identifying vulnerabilities and closing gaps before they become problems. Our goal is to help you minimize risk and safeguard what matters most to your business.
What Kind of Cybersecurity Program Do You Need?
SB 2610 applies different requirements based on company size:
- For businesses with fewer than 20 employees, establish basic security policies, training, and password management.
- For companies with 20 to 99 employees, follow foundational controls such as the Center for Internet Security Implementation Group 1, which focuses on industry-recognized cyber hygiene.
- For businesses with 100 to 249 employees, adopt a comprehensive framework like NIST CSF, CIS Controls, or ISO/IEC 27001, all tailored to the risks and needs specific to your industry.
Fluid IT can help select, implement, and maintain the right framework so your company achieves compliance and keeps up with best practices.
Small Companies Face Real Threats
Being a smaller organization does not protect you from cybercrime. Criminals often see small businesses as easier targets. In addition, employees may create new risks by using AI or third-party platforms without the right protections. With Fluid IT as your partner, you receive:
- Guidance on framework selection and documentation
- Ongoing compliance management and recordkeeping
- Support in monitoring emerging risks, like unauthorized AI use or data leaks
- Action plans that are practical, affordable, and tailored to your unique business
Cyber Insurance and Legal Compliance: Stronger Together
SB 2610 limits your exposure to punitive damages. It does not eliminate other costs, such as compensatory damages, breach notification, and regulatory penalties. Cyber insurance will remain an important piece of your risk management strategy. Fluid IT works with you to align your cybersecurity and compliance program with insurer requirements, helping to ensure your business receives the coverage it needs and that claims will be paid in case of an incident.
Trust Fluid IT as Your Strategic Texas IT Partner
Fluid IT is more than an IT vendor. We are your trusted advisor and extension of your team. Our cybersecurity professionals guide you through interpreting Texas law, developing resilient strategies, and maintaining compliance as regulations change. Our focus is always on protecting your business, your data, and your reputation—now and in the future.
Take the Next Step with Fluid IT
Cybersecurity requirements in Texas are changing quickly. The safest businesses will be those that act now by choosing a knowledgeable local partner. Let Fluid IT help your business secure safe harbor, meet compliance standards, and turn cybersecurity into an asset for growth and trust.
Contact Fluid IT today to schedule your SB 2610 and cybersecurity strategy review.
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Wade Yeaman : Jul 14, 2023 3:10:00 PM
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