Cyber risks are perpetually evolving. (ALM Media archives illustration by Anthony Freda)
The consequences of even the smallest of cyberattacks can be devastating, particularly for growing businesses.
In fact, according to research from the Ponemon Institute, last year the average cost of a malware-related attack was $1,027,053 for SMBs. On top of the expenses related to damage or theft of IT assets, SMBs reportedly spent another $1,207,965 due to disruption to normal business operations.
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