Why Cyber Security Matters for Small Businesses

How Plus 1 Technology Can Protect Your Data and Reputation

As a small business owner, you may think that cyber security is not a priority for you. You may believe that hackers only target large corporations or government agencies, and that your data is not valuable or attractive to cyber criminals. However, this is a dangerous misconception. According to a report by Verizon, 43% of cyber attacks in 2019 involved small businesses, and the average cost of a data breach for a small business was $200,000. Moreover, cyber attacks can damage your reputation, customer trust, and business continuity, which can have long-term consequences for your growth and survival.

That is why you need to take cyber security seriously and invest in the best solutions to protect your business from cyber threats. At Plus 1 Technology, we understand the challenges and needs of small businesses, and we offer a range of services that can help you secure your data, devices, and networks.

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Here are some of the benefits of choosing Plus 1 Technology as your cyber security partner:

Backup and Continuity

One of the most common and devastating cyber attacks is ransomware, which is a type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom to restore them. Ransomware can cripple your business operations and cause significant financial losses. To prevent this, you need to have a reliable backup and continuity solution that can restore your data quickly and minimize downtime. Plus 1 Technology can provide you with a cloud-based backup and continuity service that automatically backs up your data to a secure and encrypted location, and allows you to recover your data in minutes in the event of a ransomware attack or any other disaster. With our backup and continuity service, you can rest assured that your data is safe and accessible at all times.

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Endpoint Detection

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Another common and dangerous cyber attack is phishing, which is a type of social engineering that tricks you into clicking on malicious links or attachments, or divulging sensitive information. Phishing can compromise your devices and networks, and expose your data to hackers. To prevent this, you need to have a robust endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution that can monitor your devices and networks for any suspicious or malicious activity, and respond to it in real time. Plus 1 Technology can provide you with an advanced EDR service that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect and block phishing and other malware attacks, and alert you of any potential threats. With our EDR service, you can keep your devices and networks secure and resilient.

24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) Monitoring

Another challenge that small businesses face is the lack of resources and expertise to manage their cyber security. You may not have the time, budget, or staff to monitor your systems and networks for any cyber incidents, and to respond to them effectively. To overcome this, you need to have a 24/7 security operations center (SOC) monitoring service that can provide you with the visibility and support you need to manage your cyber security.

Plus 1 Technology can provide you with a 24/7 SOC monitoring service that can remotely monitor your systems and networks for any cyber incidents, and provide you with the guidance and assistance you need to resolve them. With our 24/7 SOC monitoring service, you can leverage our expertise and experience to enhance your cyber security posture.

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Compliance Help

Compliance

In addition to these services, Plus 1 Technology can also provide you with compliance solutions that can help you meet the regulatory and industry standards for cyber security, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and FTC Safeguards.

Office 365

Microsoft 365

We can also provide you with Microsoft 365 services that can help you improve your productivity, collaboration, and communication, while ensuring the security and privacy of your data. Our e-mail security packages ensures your staff knows the risk profile of every e-mail they see. Plus 1 Technology is more than just a cyber security provider, we are your trusted partner and advisor.

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Training

Almost all cyber attacks can be tracked back to the actions of a user. We provide a robust annual and ongoing training platform to make sure your users are educated about new threats.

If you are interested in learning more about how Plus 1 Technology can help you protect your small business from cyber attacks, please contact us today. We offer a free consultation and a customized quote for your needs. Don’t wait until it’s too late, take action now and secure your future with Plus 1 Technology.

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