Small and medium size businesses are increasingly being targeted with ransomware attacks. Many businesses make the mistake of assuming that your IT support staff or your IT vendor has all the required cybersecurity protections in place. We provide an independent assessment of your cybersecurity risks and a mitigation plan to address vulnerabilities. Here is how a typical attack could impact a business:

• Initial infection: The ransomware is typically delivered to a business through a phishing email, a malicious website, or an infected software or application. Once the ransomware is installed on a system, it can quickly spread throughout the network, encrypting files and rendering them inaccessible. The attackers will demand a ransom payment in exchange for the decryption key.

• Downtime and loss of productivity: A ransomware attack can result in significant downtime and lost productivity for a business. Employees may be unable to access important files or systems, and the business may be forced to shut down operations or operate at reduced capacity.

• Data loss: In some cases, even if the ransom is paid and the decryption key is provided, some or all of the encrypted files may be permanently lost. In other cases, the decryption key may not work properly and the files may still be inaccessible.

• Reputation damage: A ransomware attack can also damage a business's reputation. If customer data is compromised or if the business is unable to meet its commitments due to the attack, it can lead to loss of trust and a damaged reputation.

• Financial loss: A ransomware attack can also result in significant financial loss for a business. The ransom payment, the cost of recovery, and the loss of revenue due to downtime can all add up to a substantial amount.