$4.88 million sounds like a number that belongs on someone else’s balance sheet. A Fortune 500 company, maybe. But yours?
The truth is, small businesses are getting hit the hardest when it comes to cybercrime. Not because they’re more lucrative but because they’re easier to breach.
Hackers know where the cracks are. They’re betting that you’ve skipped a few security updates or haven’t fully locked down employee access. And when they’re right, the price of that breach can be catastrophic.
According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report, the average cost of a cyberattack is now $4.88 million.
That includes:
- Ransom payments
- Legal and compliance fines
- Forensic investigations
- Customer churn
- Downtime
- And yes, the long, uphill battle to rebuild trust
Let’s not sugarcoat it: most small and mid-sized businesses can’t afford that.
So… What’s the Play?
You don’t need to turn into a cybersecurity expert overnight. But you do need the right guardrails in place, especially now that threats are more advanced than ever. One of the most effective tools available today is called Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
What Is EDR, and Why Should You Care?
Think of EDR like a 24/7 digital bodyguard for your devices.
While traditional antivirus waits for known threats to show up on a list, EDR watches how your systems behave in real time. If something seems off, like a login from another country, a file rapidly encrypting, or software acting out of character, it steps in immediately to isolate the threat before damage is done.
And here’s the best part: You don’t need to understand all the technical mechanics behind it.
That’s what we’re here for.
EDR Isn’t Just Smart, It’s Becoming Mandatory
Many cyber insurance providers have started requiring EDR as part of their minimum coverage standards.
Why? Because they know that without it, the risk of payout skyrockets.
It’s like having a fire extinguisher in the office. If you didn’t bother to install one, you might not be covered when the flames hit.
Ask Yourself:
If ransomware hit tomorrow…
If your employee accidentally clicked the wrong link…
If a hacker slipped in through a third-party vendor…
Would your business bounce back? Or would it break?
Let’s Not Find Out the Hard Way
We’re not here to sell fear, we’re here to offer clarity.
If you’re not sure whether your current setup is enough, let’s talk.
We’ll walk through your security posture together, explain where gaps might exist, and recommend only what you actually need no jargon, no pressure, no scare tactics.
Because $4.88 million is a number no business should have to gamble on.
👉 Book your free discovery call now.