Urgent Warning: How to Protect Yourself from the Latest Cyber Attacks

The Expert Podcast

Importance of Cybersecurity for All Businesses:

• Even small and medium companies need robust cybersecurity measures.
• High-profile hacks (e.g., CDK attack on car dealerships, AT&T breach) highlight the risks.
• Daily, hundreds or thousands of smaller cyber attacks target small businesses.

Impact of Cyber Attacks on Small Businesses:

• Cyber attacks can disrupt operations, from payment collection to vendor payments.
• Ransomware can lock your system, making you pay a ransom or risk losing access to your business operations.
• The damage can be more severe than physical damage like a building fire, as it affects digital control.

Lack of Preparedness:

• Many businesses lack a response plan for cyber attacks.
• Unlike fire exits and emergency procedures, there's often no set procedure for cyber incidents.

Creating a Response Plan:

• Develop a documented plan to address cyber attacks.
• Consider including procedures for when your computers are down.

Active Monitoring:

• Cyber attacks often start months before they become visible.
• Implement active monitoring to detect and prevent attacks before they escalate.
• Many attacks could have been prevented with early detection.

Utilizing IT and Cyber Insurance:

• Engage your IT department to monitor for threats.
• Cyber liability insurance can provide active monitoring and response planning.

Statistics on Cyber Attack Impact:

• According to Inc magazine, 60% of businesses that experience a cyber attack close within six months.

Best Practices and Resources:

• Implement best practices to prevent and respond to cyber attacks.
• For more information and resources, visit riskcoverage.com.
• For personalized advice, book a live one-on-one consultation at actualhuman.com.

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