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My Business Is Exposed to Risk
With businesses being attacked by ransomware every 40 seconds, it is no surprise that security ranks as the #1 management issue cited by CIOs and IT executives. With new security threats and bad actors constantly on the prowl, many businesses are unaware that they are exposed to such risks. The extensive dangers businesses face when suffering a data breach can be a threat to revenue and brand reputation, and managing the aftermath is expensive. Security professionals must be extra vigilant with detection and training against innovative hackers. Performing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and deploying preventative, automated solutions for ransomware should be a top priority for companies of all sizes.
Financial Loss
$7.9 Million
is the average cost of a security breach in the U.S.i
Damage to Brand Reputation
65%
of data breach victims report lost trust in an organization and are quick to stop doing business with that organization.ii
Catastrophic Business Disruption
66%
of companies surveyed said their operations had been disrupted by a security incident in the past two years, and more than half said they had experienced a breach-related financial impact.iii