Just as a nation is only as secure as its borders, a business is only as secure as its endpoints—the points where data enters or leaves its systems. These endpoints, which include workstations, servers, mobile devices, and IoT devices- the most targeted areas for cyber threats. Safeguarding these "digital borders" is where Endpoint Security comes into play, serving as a critical component of a company’s overall cybersecurity strategy.
What is Endpoint Security?
The role of Endpoint Security is to protect and defend the borders of your business against cyberattack including malware, ransomware and other cyberattacks. Unlike “plain old antivirus” which reacts when a device is already infected, Endpoint Security goes a step further and can proactively monitor endpoints for viruses, malware andprovide firewall capabilities and take steps to report and mitigate threats automatically. These automatic mitigation capabilities are especially important for unattended endpoints such as server and devices which users do not regularly interact with.
Why is Endpoint Security So Important?
With the increasing number of devices connecting your business network and systems to the internet, every endpoint is a border entry point for cybercriminals to steal or ransom your company’s sensitive information and intellectual property.
Here are some key cybersecurity statistics for small businesses in 2024:
- 46% of all cyber breaches impact businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees(1).
- 61% of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) were the target of a cyberattack(1).
- 18% of cyberattacks on small businesses are malware attacks(1).
- 87% of small businesses have customer data that could be compromised in an attack(1).
- 91% of small businesses haven’t purchased cyber liability insurance(2).
- 83% of small businesses are not prepared to recover from the financial damages of a cyberattack(2).
Next Steps
If you are interested in understanding the cyber risks to your business, CMHWorks provides fixed-cost Cybersecurity Assessments and Services to help you protect the sovereignty of your business. Contact us and start securing your borders today!
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