SMB Cyber Defense: The Essential Building Blocks to Protect Infrastructure

It always seems as though cyber criminals stay one step ahead of the game as technology evolves and new and better tools become available. Unfortunately for small organizations, attacks have become increasingly targeted and aimed their way. So much, in fact, that a dedicated IT staff that can stay ahead of the threat curve is no longer a luxury but a necessity.

Some SMBs believe they are too small for hackers or data thieves to bother with, a mindset that actually helps cyber criminals. Others play the odds, assuming that it can never happen to them. Still others are convinced that a single layer of protection - a firewall, for example - will prevent an attack.

History shows that all of these are dangerous misconceptions. Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB) found more than half of all SMBs have been hacked at some point, and nearly three-quarters weren't able to restore all the lost data. These small companies often handle large volumes of personal identifiable information that can be very valuable or destructive if it falls into the wrong hands. Therefore, it is crucial for SMBs to take a more intelligent approach to protecting and securing their infrastructure.

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