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Did you know that 60% of businesses go out of business after a data breach?
Data breaches are costly and can severely harm your company’s reputation. Expenses for legal fees, IT recovery, breach notifications, and identity monitoring can accumulate fast. Worse, a breach can drive away loyal customers due to lost trust, while negative publicity discourages new ones from engaging with your business.
The impact extends beyond finances, causing significant emotional strain for both business owners and employees.
Don’t become another statistic. Reach out to Brotherly Technology today and discover how we can safeguard your business from the threat of data breaches.
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NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
PERCENT
of small businesses go out of business after a data breach with 6 months due to lost revenue, damaged reputations, or unexpected recovery expenses
PERCENT
of small businesses reported experiencing data breaches or cyberattacks, reflecting a significant increase in incidents compared to previous years
PERCENT
of data breaches involved some form of human error, such as clicking on phishing emails, misconfiguring systems, or sharing sensitive information improperly
Is your business protected from cybercriminals?
Small businesses are prime targets.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often invest less in cybersecurity than larger corporations, making them easier targets for cybercriminals. These criminals are attracted to SMBs because they handle significant amounts of personally identifiable information (PII) that can be exploited for identity theft, tax fraud, and other financial crimes.
SMBs gather sensitive data such as customer, employee, and vendor names, addresses, social security numbers, birthdates, driver’s licenses, and insurance details—all valuable to cybercriminals looking to commit fraud. Make sure your business isn’t vulnerable.
How can you protect your business from cybercriminals?
No matter how robust your organization’s cybersecurity efforts are, it’s impossible to completely eliminate the risk of incidents or breaches. However, by adopting strong cybersecurity practices, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of cyberattacks and data breaches.
BROTHERLY TECHNOLOGY’S CYBERSECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
SECURE PASSWORDS
Passwords are the gateway to your network, customer data, online banking, and social media accounts. To ensure security, password best practices should include creating strong, complex passwords, setting up password expiration policies, using a password manager for safe storage, and enabling multi-factor authentication for an added layer of protection.
ENCRYPT DATA
Lost laptops, smartphones, and USB drives are common sources of data breaches. The most effective way to protect sensitive data is through encryption. Best practices for encryption should include securing mobile devices with encryption, ensuring emails are encrypted, and applying encryption to workstations to safeguard data both in transit and at rest.
EMPLOYEE SECURITY TRAINING
Employee mistakes are responsible the largest source of data breaches, highlighting the importance of comprehensive security training. It’s crucial that employees understand the risks to sensitive information and the potential for data breaches. Effective security training should cover key areas such as identifying phishing emails, recognizing phishing websites, and understanding the dangers of email attachments.
Additionally, training must address the risks of hacking, lost or stolen mobile devices, posting sensitive data on social media, and other potential causes of breaches. By educating employees on these risks, organizations can significantly reduce their vulnerability to human errors.
DATA BACKUP AND DISASTER RECOVERY
Backing up data is crucial for protecting your business from data loss caused by server damage or malicious threats like ransomware. Without proper data backups, many businesses face the risk of shutting down after a breach, as they lose access to critical information such as customer data, business processes, financial records, and other essential documents. Regular data backups ensure that, in the event of an attack or hardware failure, your data is recoverable, helping your business maintain operations and recover quickly from incidents.
SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT
A security risk assessment (SRA) is essential for identifying potential threats to your business and sensitive data. By conducting an SRA, you can inventory customer, employee, vendor, and other sensitive information, evaluate the current safeguards in place, and receive recommendations on how to reduce risks.
Without a clear understanding of these vulnerabilities, it becomes challenging to implement the necessary protections. An SRA provides the insight needed to strengthen your defenses and ensure your business is well-protected against potential cyber threats.
HOW CAN BROTHERLY TECHNOLOGY HELP YOUR BUSINESS?
At Brotherly Technology, we recognize that traditional endpoint protection, like antivirus software and firewalls, is no longer sufficient to guard against modern cyber threats and protect sensitive customer data. Our managed IT service packages are designed to go beyond these basics and include the following key elements to ensure comprehensive protection:
HIPAA, PCI DSS, FTC CFR Part 314 Compliance
Virus & Ransomware Protection Done Right
Data Recovery & Backups You Can Trust
Network Design That Fits Like a Glove
Cloud Services That Go Beyond Storage
Cyber Security That's Got Your Back
Remote Monitoring: We're on It, So You Don't Have to Be
SaaS Protection & SPAM Filtering: Security You Can Count On
Remote Administrative Support & Assistant Services
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