cyber attack Archives - Gannon Associates

8 Ways Small Businesses Can Prevent Cyber Attacks

Many small businesses don’t have the time to dedicate to extensive cybersecurity efforts or even know where to begin. A study by the U.S. Small Business Administration showed that 88% of small business owners thought that their business was at risk, but they hadn’t taken any preventative steps. Let’s go over 8 ways you can protect your small business from cyberattacks. Conduct A Review Conducting a thorough review of your existing cyber security can help to identify any areas that need improvement and ways to continue vital [...]

Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?

You’ve probably seen the news headlines such as “Business crippled by cyber-attack” or “Hackers cost company millions”… the facts are that studies have shown that 60% of small businesses who experience a cyber attack go out of business within 6 months of the attack1. Cyber attacks can hit a business hard. Often times there is some sort of ransom payout in order to stop the attack, however, even with no ransom, the fallout of a cyber attack could drain your bank account. Can your company survive a cyber attack? When it comes to [...]