Why Managed Cyber Security Makes Sense for Small Business

Nearly half of all data breaches happen to SMBs. And over half of all SMBs reported a cyber incident within the past year. Your small business is not flying under the radar – it’s a direct target for cybercriminals. They know that nearly half of all small businesses have no cybersecurity plan in place, which is the equivalent of leaving the doors unlocked and the safe open.

Why would a cybercriminal even want to get into your systems? Your data is worth a lot on the dark web. Your customer records, personal info such as Social Security Numbers and dates of birth, employee data, proprietary information, financials – pretty much anything you have is worth money to those wanting to exploit it.

There’s also a booming criminal industry in ransomware, a ploy in which a cybercriminal takes over your network, encrypts all your data so no one can access it, and then demands a ransom to return it. The demand could be for a few hundred or a few thousand dollars, which way too many business owners pay in a panic. As bad as that sounds, it gets worse – there’s no guarantee you’ll get your data back, and even if you do it could be damaged or corrupted.

How Secure are Your Systems Right Now?

If you have some form of cybersecurity in place right now, that’s good. How long ago was it implemented? Does it update regularly? Has it been tested? People tend to trust their security systems a little more than they should. Cybercriminals are continuously working to get around whatever security is in place, so real security must stay ahead of the criminals.

That’s why Managed Cyber Security makes sense. When you put your security in the capable hands of a team that has the technology and resources to stay on top of the latest threats, you mitigate the risks – and the liability that can come with a data breach.

mPowered IT takes security very seriously – we never want one of our clients to experience the cost and damage to reputation that a cyberattack causes. We do penetration tests (ethical hacking) to see what the cybercriminals are seeing in your network. We address the vulnerabilities of your system and customize a plan to keep your business safe. 

Managed Services Security is a Smart Business Move

When you don’t have the staff and resources to properly manage and maintain your own security systems, managed services security is ideal. The threats are out there, whether your staff is able to keep up with them or not. 

Can your business afford managed cyber security? When you consider that 83% of small business are not financially prepared to recover from a cyberattack, and that a typical attack causes at least 8 hours of downtime, a good cybersecurity plan is well worth it.

mPowered IT provides Managed IT Services for small business, and Managed Cyber Security is something we recommend to every customer. We’re a small business looking out for other small businesses.

Want to know if your systems are vulnerable or want to discuss a cyber security plan? Give us a call at 678-389-6200.