As we break the myths of about Cybersecurity we look challenge the default thought that business owners have about the importance of not only a solid security plan, but also systems to protect you in the event of a breach.
FACT #1 – Cybersecurity is critical for all organisations – big, medium or small. While cybersecurity has always been the focus of corporates, many medium small businesses (SMBs) are lagging behind.
FACT #1 Cybersecurity is critical for all organisations
According to the survey Underserved and Unprepared: The State of SMB Cyber Security in 2019 from VansonBourne, 52% of respondents “felt helpless to defend themselves against new types of cyberattacks.” But with cybercrime set to cost up to $6 trillion a year by 2021, SMBs are bracing themselves to invest more in cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity is top priority
With employees working remotely and the trend of using personal devices for work, organisations put themselves at risk of attack without good security management. Most SMBs are technology reliant so protecting data is crucial. The VansonBourne survey found 45% of SMBs currently believe cybersecurity is critical and a top priority. They recognise today’s generation are more tech-savvy. Hackers know this too and their skills grow in sophistication looking for new ways to hack into business systems. So, it is important your organisation’s protocols, procedures and products can protect your business from an attack.
Cyberattacks on the rise
Do not think it just happens overseas. Australia is not immune to cyberattacks and they are on the rise. Take a look at the organisations attacked just in June:
- Symantec
- Australian Catholic University
- Revenue NSW
- Australian National University.
And these are only a few this year, and these are big organisations with sophisticated cybersecurity systems. Take a look at the list and you will see how modern technology puts business data at risk. Popular social media apps Instagram, Twitter and WhatsApp made the list in May. Security breaches cost businesses big money to recover and their reputations. Reading through the data breaches makes you realise how important a good security plan is to protect your business.
Reinforce your defences
You may feel powerless against the enormity of a cyberattack. The battle against cybercriminals is relentless. Using multi-factor authentication for password verification can be a start to ward off biometric attacks and password hacks.
Many SMBs are not large enough to employ dedicated IT specialists full-time. The solution is Rightsize Technology.
We are at the frontline every day for your business. Our platform and security technology are backed by a Security Operations Centre staffed and monitored 24 hours a day to ensure you have the protection you need in minimalizing the potential of zero day threats.
We provide each client backup plans in place if there is ever a data breach and will analyse the health of you network and let you know what cyber risks your business faces, and then work with you to lower the risks.
In this day and age there is no need for SMBs to have IT on staff. Rightsize provide the IT services you need without the costs of another staff member.
Talk to Rightsize about our flexible solutions to fit your business and budget. We are your IT department as a service.
About Rightsize:
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Small businesses struggle to budget their IT operation and often spend inefficiently with a less than great return on their investment. Rightsize Technology understand: we deliver a minimum 30% reduction on IT overheads as a dedicated outside IT department for our clients. Our unlimited 24×7 support, both on and offsite increases their business productivity and capacity, enabling their business to grow efficiently and effectively – we’re the Rightsize for growing small businesses. Talk to our team today for more information.