Cybersecurity Myth Busters: Are Small Businesses Really Safe from Cyber Attacks?

It's a common belief in the business world that cybercriminals only target large corporations with deep pockets. After all, why would hackers bother with a small medical practice or a boutique law firm? Today, we're busting this dangerous myth wide open.

Why People Believe This: Many small business owners think they're flying under the radar of cybercriminals. They assume their data isn't valuable enough or that hackers won't waste time on smaller targets when there are bigger fish to fry.

Reality Check: The truth is alarming: according to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report the average impact of a data breach on organizations with fewer than 500 employees is $3.31 million; the average cost per breached record is $164. Cybercriminals often see small businesses as low-hanging fruit – potentially easier targets with less sophisticated security measures.

At CypherOPS Technologies, we understand the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses. Our managed cybersecurity services are designed to provide enterprise-level protection that's both scalable and affordable. Our real-time threat intelligence accelerates breach identification, ensuring that even if you're targeted, the impact is minimized.