Why should a small business be interested in, or concerned with information security? The customers of small businesses have an expectation that their sensitive information will be respected and given adequate and appropriate protection. The employees of a small business also have an expectation that their sensitive personal information will be appropriately protected. And, in addition to these two groups, current and/or potential business partners also have their expectations of the status of information security in a small business. These business partners want assurance that their information, systems, and networks are.