Cybersecurity in Businesses Often Falls Short
Cyber resilience is becoming increasingly crucial for businesses in today’s digital world. While the Netherlands is a leader in digitalization, this also makes it a prime target for cyberattacks. Many companies recognize the importance of firewalls and antivirus protection, but email server security is often overlooked. Shockingly, more than % of US businesses have not secured their email servers—even though 70% of all email traffic is classified as harmful.
We’ve all heard news stories about organizations falling victim to ransomware or banks dealing with fake emails sent in their name. Many business owners mistakenly believe that they are too small to attract the attention of cybercriminals. However, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are among the most targeted groups for cybercrime.
Cybercriminals focus on vulnerabilities, not the size of the organization. Even if stolen data seems insignificant to an attacker, a cyberattack can still have severe consequences for your business. Downtime due to compromised systems can prevent you from serving your customers, while reputational damage may impact trust in your organization.