Today, for small and medium-sized businesses, a presence on the internet is not an option but is a requirement. That fact brings with it some risk as you deal with sensitive data concerning customers, financial transactions, and other online records.
The technology that is required to be in business today also brings the risk of your exposure to things that you may not be equipped to defend against: malicious email, malware, and other threats that can steal private data, or worse.
For a big company, this is expensive and time-consuming. For a small business, these threats can be debilitating. A small business does not have the resources to hire IT staff, invest in new cybersecurity systems, pay ransomware fees, or restore systems that have been attacked.
Finding a way to manage your cybersecurity needs is as basic a business requirement as paying your electric bill or hiring a tax accountant.
If you think cybercriminals won’t bother going after your small business, think again. Technology, specifically artificial intelligence, makes it easy for criminals to scale their efforts with little added cost or effort. Add to that the fact that many of us leave data in lots of places that crooks like to exploit, including your social media activity.
Investing in cybersecurity, especially for an SMB, is actually less expensive than you might think, and a lot less expensive than the cost of inaction. An average ransomware payment is in the six figures, triggering the rise of new products like cyber insurance, and demonstrating how quickly an attack could wipe out a small business.
Finding professionals who can help is the best approach for most SMBs.
Can you do it yourself? Sure. Will you keep up and be protected against the latest threats? More to the point, do you want cybersecurity to turn into your full-time job?
Outsourcing essential tasks is smart. It is the reason you hire an insurance agent or a plumber.
Finding affordable yet effective Managed IT services is a simple way to ensure that you have appropriate protection. The right provider will offer a flat fee and will cover a range of services including:
-Access to a dedicated team of security professionals
-Ongoing identification of new risks and vulnerabilities
-Management of your data privacy practices
-Back-up and recovery services
Covering these essential needs through a managed IT Services provider is less expensive than managing this in house. Perhaps more importantly, while reducing your risks in an affordable and smart way, finding an IT services provider that you trust allows you to focus on your strengths and on where you want to be spending your time and energy – which is probably the reason you started your business!
Where Do I Start?
We have the expertise to help you get started and to make a smart investment. Please contact me for more on how PSN Technology can help your business.
Philipp Emma | philipp@psntech.com | 313-792-8082 x 202
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