Supply chain vulnerabilities mean attackers may go after smaller businesses to gain access to larger partners or clients, says Ross Anderson, Sophos BU executive at Duxbury Networking.
By Ross Anderson , Sophos BU Executive at Duxbury Networking Ross Anderson , Sophos BU Executive at Duxbury Networking .
Cyber attacks have become a universal business threat, affecting companies both large and small. Small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly in the crosshairs of cyber criminals precisely because they’re perceived as easier targets. In South Africa, where many SMEs are juggling lean teams, legacy systems and limited resources, this misconception can be a costly one.
Many local businesses assume that because they’re not household names or multinationals, they fly under the radar. But it’s the opposite that’s true. Cyber criminals know that smaller companies are less likely to have comprehensive cyber security defences in place, making them more vulnerable to ransomware, phishing and data breaches.59% of organisations globally were hit by ransomware in the past year. Local businesses are no exception.
Duxbury sees MDR as a smart investment for growing businesses that want peace of mind and proactive protection. Sophos MDR acts as your virtual security team, constantly monitoring your environment, hunting for signs of compromise and acting before damage is done.: Threats don’t keep office hours. With Sophos MDR, your network is monitored 24/7 by cyber security experts.: In the event of a detected threat, the Sophos team isolates and neutralises the problem before it spreads.
With the right partners and solutions, like Sophos MDR, distributed by Duxbury Networking, SMEs can stay ahead of threats, reduce downtime and build customer trust through stronger digital resilience.; Duxbury will help you get started the smart way.
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