There was a time when fire, flood, and other natural disasters were the biggest threat to businesses. Now, those things are still a concern, but so too, are the digital security threats that seem to be lurking at every turn. With personal and business information at risk, IT security is imperative to your safety and success.
Assessing Your Risk
Cybercrime is at an all-time high and does not appear to be going away. And why would it? Hackers continue to breach secure networks and cause disruptions. In 2016, global economic losses were recorded at more than $450 billion!
While every person and business are a potential target of cybercrime, certain factors increase or lower your risk. Assessing your level of risk is the perfect IT security starting point.
Here are some common risk factors:
- How wealthy your company is.
- The number of connected/networked devices you have, particularly those owned by employees.
- How well-known or high-profile your company (or executive leadership) is.
- The number of employees you have.
- If your small business is run out of your home.
The more risk factors you identify with, the higher your risk, but don’t be fooled — small and medium businesses without any of the risks identified above are not safe from attacks. Understanding your IT security risk can help you put a protection plan in place. Remember, a self-assessment, while valuable, is not a viable replacement for a professional security assessment.
Protecting Your Assets
Whether you are a small business owner or leader of a larger company, IT security services are a must. When you partner with Century, you get access to DynamiCare Pro — critical IT services bundled to offer you unparallel tech support and cyber-protection. Our cost-effective solutions enable you to focus on running your business while we worry about managing your IT infrastructure and mitigating risks.
Contact us for more information on protecting your IT systems against cyberthreats.
