What does ransomware really cost a small business? In most cases, far more than the ransom demand, because the biggest expenses come from downtime, emergency IT work, data recovery, and lost sales. The total impact can range from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands, depending on how quickly...
What Is Endpoint Detection and Response and Do Small Businesses Need It?
Endpoint Detection and Response for small businesses is an advanced cybersecurity solution that monitors devices, detects threats in real time, and responds before damage spreads. Yes, small and mid sized businesses need it, especially as ransomware and targeted attacks continue to rise across Wisconsin and Illinois. If your company relies...
What Happens If You Don’t Implement Basic Cybersecurity Tools?
Many business owners ask this question after an incident. The better time to ask it is before one happens. Recently, a company chose not to implement recommended security controls. They were concerned about cost and disruption. Instead, they moved forward with another IT firm that did not require those protections....