Do you REALLY care? I get it. Data security and networking is boring stuff and it's it's not the topic of discussion at almost any cool nightspot, anywhere, ever. No problem, WE take it seriously - and here's why.
With more employees working remotely and using company devices outside of the office, it's more important than ever to protect your business from cyberattacks. These staggering statistics highlight just how vital it is to take every precaution to protect yourself in 2023.
- Cybercrime is projected to cause global damages of $10.5 trillion by 2025.
- In the first half of 2022, the Federal Trade Commission received nearly 2.5 million reports of fraud and identity theft.
- A shocking 56% of Americans are unsure of what steps to take in the event of a data breach.
- According to the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index Report, ransomware was the top threat in 2021.
- A staggering 80% of businesses have seen an increase in phishing attacks since March 2020.
- The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. was $9.44 million in 2022, compared to $4.35 million globally.
- Cybersecurity spending is expected to reach $23 billion globally in 2022.
These numbers are a wake-up call for businesses to start taking their cybersecurity seriously. With the potential for millions of dollars in damages and the increasing frequency of cyberattacks, it's worth investing in the necessary steps to protect your business. Don't wait until it's too late, act now to safeguard your company's future.