Here are, however, the top 5 myths they're still exposed to concerning their IT security.
Hackers see SMEs as easy prey. They are the victims of the majority of attacks (64%) precisely because they are poorly protected.
They also remain vulnerable to threats such as disgruntled employees, competition, social engineering, and compromised email.
This set of solutions was certainly sufficient in the past. But today, the majority of cyber-attacks are sophisticated enough to bypass basic business security precautions. What worked yesterday is no longer sufficient to protect against today's threats. Security must imperatively be adapted.
And of course, it is much more economical to fix this problem before it happens, especially knowing that the average breach costs an SME around $ 200,000, and that sum is increasing.
In fact, your data is often more valuable than you might think, when sold underground. Would your main competitor pay $ 10,000 for your business plans, acquisition plans, or marketing strategy? Would someone pay for your usernames and passwords, so they can connect to your network without your knowledge? Very probably.
Moreover, in the case of ransomware, the criminal knows that you need your data to function and that you will pay to obtain the decryption key.
When you signed up for your managed services contract, your provider probably included the best tools to manage your network, and provide basic security.
The problem is cybercriminals have improved their skills and are now attacking in ways that are not covered by the tools in place. And while you still need the coverage you have today, you need to consider other coverage that is absolutely necessary today to adequately protect yourself.
The goal of cyber insurance is to transfer some of the risk associated with a security breach to the insurer.
But the reality is that purchasing this insurance does not exempt the customer from having adequate security.
Indeed, although cyber insurance can be useful, it is not a substitute for the establishment and maintenance of appropriate security and training policies.
Insurance companies will not pay if companies cannot prove that they have implemented the necessary means to protect their environments against cybersecurity threats. It is important to distinguish between what is preventable and what is beyond the control of the company.
We offer a simple process for decision makers.
Threat + Vulnerabilities = Risk (the potential for loss or damage when a threat exploits a vulnerability)
Recent surveys show that more than 80% of SMEs fear they are victims of a cyberattack, and rightly so.
According to Cybersecurity Ventures in 2021:
To find out where your business is at, take a look at our checklist.
This list should help you identify cybersecurity blind spots in your organization and enable you to take the necessary steps to secure your business.
Still not sure where to start?
An important first step is to perform a security assessment. It will identify areas for improvement and develop a roadmap with recommendations tailored to your environment.
Cybercriminals take advantage of your outdated defense and capitalize on vulnerabilities in your systems.
Still not sure? Contact us to have a discussion with one of our security experts