

Do you think cybercriminals are too busy targeting the likes of Home Depot, Marriott, and Google to bother with your small business? Think again.
Some 71% of cyberattacks occur at businesses with under 100 employees. Cybercriminals know that small businesses tend to be easy targets and that accessing a small business’s computer networks often gives them entrée to client and vendor networks, too.
For a small business, the cost of a data breach can be devastating. The average cyberattack costs a small business $34,604. Since it takes an average of 191 days for a small business to become aware of a cyberattack, companies that are attacked once are often hit again.
No wonder nearly 60% of companies go out of business within six months of a cyberattack. The stakes are high. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to prevent a cyberattack—and survive one if you’re hit.
Cybercriminals are crafty—but you can outsmart them by being aware of the risks and implementing cybersecurity best practices. Educate your employees, implement a cybersecurity policy for your business, and put the proper protections in place. Taking these simple steps will help to prevent your business from becoming a statistic.
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