It's not a matter of if you will be the target of a cyber event, it's a matter of when
The good news is that there are a number of straightforward cyber-hygiene practices that can minimize your chances of being a victim. As in the old adage, you don't need to run faster than the bear, only faster than the other hikers. With a proper, layered, cybersecurity framework, you will a less attractive target than others.
It's not just financial firms that are being targeted by cyber criminals and nation state actors, independent businesses, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO), and even home networks have been exploited. As of late 2024:
- Globally, 48% of SMBs (small and mid-size businesses) have experienced a cyber security incident in the past year. 25% say they have experienced more than one incident in the past year. (Sage Report)
- According to National University, the U.S. sees the most malware attacks annually (9 times more than #2, in the UK. (Sonicwall Report)
- There was a 51% increase in phishing attacks hosted at subdomain providers, totaling over 450,000 reported names. (Interisle Consulting Group)
- SOHO (https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-government-disrupts-botnet-peoples-republic-china-used-conceal-hacking-critical)
- Home Networks (https://www.wptv.com/fbi-new-cyberthreat-from-china-targets-home-internet-routers)
DevCor can work independently or with your infrastructure and/or cybersecurity teams to improve your cyber-hygiene, reduce your attack surfaces, improve your network resiliency, and establish a comprehensive cyber-monitoring program consistent with your organization's operation.
Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your needs and to see what DevCor can do for your business or organization.