If protecting your business from cybercrime seems complicated, confusing, and expensive, you might prefer to ignore the risks and hope that the cybercriminals never come knocking on your door. Unfortunately, the risks to your business are just too big to overlook!
SMEs are being specifically targeted by cybercriminals, and a cyberattack would be more than just an inconvenience – it could cause serious disruption to your operations.
For example, your systems, files, and data could all be paralysed, meaning that staff can’t get on with their jobs and customers can’t buy from you. Potentially, this could result in you losing revenue for days or even weeks.
The other huge impact a cyber-attack can have is the possible long-term reputational damage it could cause your business.
If staff, client, or public data were lost or stolen, how would you explain this? Could people trust you to store their data again? SMEs in particular struggle with any level of client churn, and repairing a damaged reputation can take years.
Thankfully, even if your budget is tight, there are ways to boost your cybercrime defences, identify the best antivirus to use, and protect your business.