As someone who runs a small business, you already have enough to worry about — growing your business, keeping customers happy, managing employees. The last thing you need is a cyber-attack that could cripple or even destroy your company.

Unfortunately, small businesses are a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals. 43% of all cyber-attacks are aimed at small businesses, and 60% of companies go out of business within 6 months after an attack. The average cost of a data breach? Nearly $4 million.

You might think you're too small to be a target, but that's exactly what hackers are counting on. They know small businesses often lack the cybersecurity expertise and systems that large corporations have in place. And when they breach your systems, you likely don't have the financial resources to recover.

But protecting your business doesn't have to break the bank or require advanced technical skills. By taking three crucial steps, you can put your business on far more solid cybersecurity footing:

  1. Implement backups. Having backups of your data can mean the difference between surviving a ransomware attack or permanently losing access to critical company and customer information.
  2. Train employees. Make sure employees understand common threats like phishing emails and good security practices like strong passwords. Ongoing training significantly reduces the chance an employee clicks a malicious link.
  3. Work with a partner. Trying to handle cybersecurity yourself is extremely difficult and leaves dangerous gaps. Partnering with a managed services provider gives you access to advanced security tools and 24/7 monitoring and response you can't get any other way.

Don't wait until it's too late. Schedule a FREE Security Risk Assessment with Far Out Solutions today. We'll help you identify vulnerabilities and develop a plan to protect your business. Contact us by clicking here or calling us at +1 (888) 388-5441.