Making sure your business is secure is probably one of the top things on your mind. For example, how to stay away from viruses, cyber attacks, and the day-to-day security of operations. Don't worry, you're not the only small-medium sized business owner facing this issue. Keep reading to see some statistics, and how you can stay safe.
Security isn't only a problem for large businesses. Every company, no matter the size, is at risk of being hacked. In fact, small businesses are at a greater risk because many of them don't have a security policy or view their IT as an expense.
Complacency isn't a defense. Every business needs to have a plan for the just in-case. Trust us, it's worth it.
Do you remember the WannaCry ransomware attack a few years ago? The average ransom that was asked was $1,300. Plus, hackers are starting to target smaller businesses.
The following stats are from Small Business Trends - Cyber Security Statistics: Numbers Small Businesses Need to Know.
Statistics Canada also did a report on cybercrime findings. Here are a few things they found:
So, how can you be more on top of your business' network and data security? Below are a few solutions we recommend:
We hope that this article was able to aide you with taking the necessary precautions with cyber security. Remember that you're not the only business that is dealing with this issue.
If you have anything you want to share (for example, first-hand experiences) or additional suggestions, comment in the section below.
Sources:
cira. (2018). Fall 2018 Cybersecurity Survey. Retrieved February 11, 2019 from, https://cira.ca/2018-cybersecurity-survey-report
Mansfield, Matt. (2018). Cyber Security Statistics: Numbers Small Businesses Need to Know. Retrieved February 11, 2019 from, https://smallbiztrends.com/2017/01/cyber-security-statistics-small-business.html
Statistics Canada. (2018). Impact of cybercrime on Canadian businesses, 2017. Retrieved February 11, 2019 from, https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/181015/dq181015a-eng.htm
Studebaker, Kirk. (2017). The 5 Most Common IT Problems Your Company Faces. Retrieved February 11, 2019 from, https://www.coordinated.com/blog/5-common-it-problems