We’ve all heard the warnings, “it’s not a matter of IF you’ll suffer a cyberattack, it’s WHEN.” Yet according to one study, more than 77% of organizations have no incident response plan. Hard to believe when you consider that attacks can cost businesses millions of dollars. What’s worse, 60% of those attacked go out of business within six months of being victimized.
Some 14 million businesses in the U.S. are at risk of being hacked, a nightmare scenario that unfortunately is becoming more commonplace. Many small business owners don’t make defense against cyberattacks a priority—or even know how to. It’s an operational reality small companies must take seriously. Having a plan in place may be the difference between surviving and shutting your doors.