There is a global war raging right now, in which no one can hide. It does not discriminate based on size, geographical location, or financial status. Attacks aren’t coming by way of machine guns, tanks, missiles, or rockets, either. They are coming from the internet. 

Cyberwar is causing mass destruction and quite literally taking no prisoners. Just in February alone, targets have included a juice manufacturer, a library, a financial institution, hospitals, and multiple court systems in the United States. Outside the States attacks have ensued on hospitals, manufacturing entities, schools, pipelines, and others. No country appears to be untouched by these attacks. From the United States and Canada, to Singapore, Germany, France, and Sweden, all are upping their defenses as attackers become more and more creative. 

As a business owner/manager, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do and if so, how much it is going to cost you. In the words of our IT Director, Jerry Horton, proactive IT is boring and costs you a little money up front. Whereas reactive behavior offers way more ‘excitement’ than most businesses want to experience alongside such costly fees, ransoms, and downtime expense that nearly 60% end up closing their doors. 

Networks Plus encourages business owners and managers to look at all the options of having a quality proactive IT plan in place. Coupled with ongoing education for your employees and you have created a virtual bunker for your data to reside. While it might not be guaranteed you won’t be targeted, it is much more likely if you get hit, your downtime, data loss, and financial hardship will be minimal.  

Attacks most frequently come from phishing emails, but bad actors are always looking for a way in. Sometimes they sit by idly – watching, tracking, and waiting to make their move. Paul Facey, managed services/advanced IT tech for Networks Plus reminds you, “if you don’t close the door in which they entered – that door remains open for them to come and go as they please. Just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean they’re not there.” 

Networks Plus offers a multitude of services designed to ward off potential attackers. Knowing you have a budget to consider, experts will work alongside you to find a solution that meets all your needs. We don’t stop there, though. We continue to fight in the trenches with you – ensuring you are never left alone. 

To hear more about what Networks Plus can offer you, we invite you to join our Webinar and attend TechFest 2024. (Click here for more information.)