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The Importance of a Security Risk Assessment

The Importance of a Security Risk Assessment

Today almost all businesses are driven by technology, so network down time can cause serious complications, some irreversible. Viruses, malware and phishing prey on poorly maintained and neglected networks. And data breaches are inevitable, even on well-maintained systems.

 

Here are some eye-opening facts:

  • Approximately 60% of businesses that experience a cyber-attack or security breach are out of business within 6 months
  • In 2016, 52% of those were caused by system failure or human error
  • One ransomware attack can be costly, and only 1 in 5 businesses get their data back

 

Cybercrime is a major and continually growing concern. Take a minute to consider just how much data you have and are at risk of losing without the best security protocols in place. Not only your company’s information, but your employees’ and customers’ information, too.

All it takes is one person at your company to accidentally open a malicious link and turn your IT system upside down. And many firewalls are limited when it comes to completely blocking newer and more intricate attacks.

 

A Security Risk Assessment is a preventative strategy worth its time in gold. A properly performed SRA will:

  • Educate you on how to recognize phishing emails
  • Update your HIPAA compliance requirements
  • Check your backups for efficiency
  • Make sure your antivirus software is being monitored and updated consistently
  • Search for any hidden weak spots that might put your network at risk

 

Leaving any of these problems unaddressed can result in costly downtime and stalled productivity. Get the facts and make sure that all of the data in your network is safe by scheduling an SRA for your network.