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HOW MUCH IS A SKILLED CYBER SECURITY TEAM WORTH? ANSWER: 1.76M DOLLARS FOR.EVERY.BREACH 🤯 That’s right – re-read this. The #IBM Cost of Data Breach Report, 2024 shows that a breach costs on average $5.74M for organizations with severe security skill shortages, and $3.98M for those with limited skill shortages. If you are still in doubt as to whether to invest in your team’s skills, rethink your 2025 priorities and budgets – NOW. To talk to our experts about building a world-class cyber security team contact us here>>> https://lnkd.in/dia48jEk

Are you ready to elevate your security team’s capabilities? In today’s evolving cyber landscape, continuous upskilling is essential... and #IBM put a value on it! Let’s build a resilient defense together! Another insightful and fantastic report: IBM's Cost of a Data Breach 2024.

Cybersecurity Myth: Security solutions are going to decrease the productivity of employees. The Truth: As stated in a 2024 study by IBM, 70% of IT decision-makers indicate that security measures do not hinder the work of their employees. Myths like these can be spooky, but don’t let them trick you! In our experience, effective cybersecurity enhances productivity. After all, it’s tough for employees to stay focused when a cyberattack has brought everything to a halt. Learn more about how our managed information security solution can protect your business: https://hubs.ly/Q02SbVBj0 #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #ManagedSecurity #SmallBusiness #Outsource

Watch our Director Gorgi Serovski discussing a simplified approach to 8 Essential Strategies to implement in your small business. Stay safe out there!

Pay attention now, or pay ransom later! 55% of ransomware hits businesses with fewer than 100 employees. Only 14% of Small and Medium Enterprises have a cybersecurity plan in place.  (Source:getastra.com) Businesses of all sizes are vulnerable to cyber threats,  with ransomware attacks becoming increasingly common. The choice is simple:  Invest in robust cybersecurity measures now. Or risk paying a much higher price later. How to Protect Your Business Step 1: Train your employees.  Step 2: Embrace a culture of security.  Step 3: Identify a cybersecurity partner. Remember, the cost of prevention is always less than the cost of recovery. Want to learn more about Steps 1 & 2?  Send me a message. 

Why is Cybersecruity Awareness so important? Because some cyber attacks can cost the average small business at a minimum, $25,000, and the cost continues to skyrocket from there. In fact, for this year, IBM found that the "average data breach cost victim organizations a record-high $4.88 million" — up over 15% year-over-year! Hire the best IT Security talent to protect your business and your bottomline. https://buff.ly/3yukg76 #cybersecurityawarenessmonth #ITsecurity #ITstaffing

Bredec Group 3 Ways Businesses Can Overcome the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage - Dark Reading: 3 Ways Businesses Can Overcome the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage  Dark Reading Inquiry@bredec.com

Fun (or not so fun) Fact: 76% of cybersecurity experts agree that cyberattacks have increased with remote work. Cyberattacks can cost a company time, money, and their reputation. Thankfully, there's a way to proactively keep your company safe against cybercriminals - perform regular security assessments. INT tailors their security assessments to each client by identifying the vulnerabilities in their ecosystem and then mitigating any potential risks. Check out INT’s cybersecurity offerings here: https://hubs.la/Q02S1Bjl0 #SecurityAssessment #ManagedSecurity #SmallBusiness #Outsource

2021 set records for cyberattacks and data breaches. Cybercriminals aren't slowing down in 2022. Security teams are short-staffed and overwhelmed. How are you handling the challenge? Read our White Paper, Protect Your Business with the Right Cybersecurity Investment, and see how cybersecurity professionals are turning to Security as a Service (SECaaS) as a solution to their problems. https://lnkd.in/gCG-FuR3

The cybersecurity skills shortage is damaging small and medium sized businesses, as talent shortages cause chronic burnout to flare, creating more vulnerabilities for threat actors to exploit, according to Sophos. Find out more here 👇 #tech #news #Sophos