Why small to medium businesses are targets for cyber-attacks
As a local business, you may think you are unlikely to be targeted by cyber-criminals, however, it is estimated that 81% of all cyber-attacks are on small and medium-sized businesses! In fact, a 2017 report by the Ponemon Institute indicates that 61% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) experienced some sort of cyber-attack (successful or unsuccessful). These attacks often include phishing, account takeover, or data breach attempts.
Why are SMBs attacked even more than enterprise-level companies?
Small to medium-sized businesses...
- Might not have thorough cybersecurity measures in place
- Might not realize the value of the data that they store
- Are usually slower to spot an attack
- Often are not able to pour resources into forensic cyber analysis and pursue prosecution after the attack (so the criminals have little fear of recourse)
- Could be used a gateway to a larger attack
While only large-scale attacks get news coverage, it is your business that needs to be aware of these dangers. It is imperative that even small organizations have a comprehensive cyber-security plan. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money, but it should be well thought out. An important first step is to schedule a network assessment! Please email sales@scsiusa.com or call 888-235-6860 (ext. 105) for more information.
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