“My business is too small to be targeted for a cyberattack—we don’t even have a social media presence” 
 
As a small business owner, you’ve probably heard, or even said, something similar to the above. 10 years ago, you might have been correct. These days, however, no business is safe from the reach of bad actors.  
 
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) , a non-profit focused on educating and securing the nation against cyber-crimes like identity theft, 73% of US small business owners faced a cyber-attack in 2023. While cyber-attacks like ransomware or malware waged on a multi-billion dollar company may cause a few hours or days of disturbance and lawsuits, a security incident wrought on a small business will most certainly mean the end of the business, the loss of savings, and in extreme cases, life on the street.  
 
What Can be Done 
 
Fortunately, measures to mitigate risk are abundant and increasingly affordable. One can start with simply installing an Antivirus across all software. This acts as your primary line of defense against malware. Another simple yet effective line of defense to protect a common attack point is email phishing protection and user education. These measures act to protect the most vulnerable aspects of your business: your employees, especially those who have little to know tech know-how. 
 
For a more robust approach, one can bring on 24×7 network and endpoint monitoring by a team of cybersecurity experts. Constant scrutiny helps give you that peace of mind when you’re sound asleep at 3 AM or enjoying the beach on vacation. Another crucial, yet often overlooked, approach to cybersecurity is comprehensive data backup and recovery. When all else fails, this will be your last line of defense to ensure business is not disrupted and critical information is not leaked. 
 
The Road Ahead 
 
In an ever-evolving world, successful entrepreneurship entails investing not just in product research and advertising, but also protecting what matters most: critical data. Cyber criminals have gotten more organized and brazen in their attacks and will stop at nothing to infiltrate your business. The good news is, with vigilance and the proper cybersecurity tools, you can turn the tide and win the fight. 
 
Post Script: 

Welltec Defense has all the tools you need to defend your business against cyberattacks. Learn about our simple but comprehensive email security, robust antivirus, uncompromising network monitoring and more!  
 
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