43% of cyberattacks specifically target small and medium-sized businesses. Is yours prepared?
The most common threats:
- Phishing: fraudulent emails designed to steal credentials
- Ransomware: malicious software that encrypts your files
- Social engineering: manipulation to extract confidential information
- Password attacks: brute force or dictionary attacks
An essential protection plan:
Basic level (do this NOW):
- Up-to-date antivirus on every machine
- Strong, unique passwords (use a manager such as Bitwarden)
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) on every critical account
- Automatic backups (the 3-2-1 rule)
Intermediate level:
- A correctly configured firewall
- VPN for remote work
- Basic cybersecurity training for the team
- Automatic system updates
Advanced level:
- 24/7 network monitoring
- Regular security audits
- An incident response plan
- Cyber insurance
Warning signs:
- Machines running slower than usual
- Files with unfamiliar extensions
- Programs opening on their own
- Invoices for services you never signed up for
Our recommendation: put 3–5% of your IT budget into cybersecurity. Preventing is far cheaper than repairing.