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// FEATURE // for mid-market enterprises to check their security defences and reveal any weak links before an attacker finds them . Knowing your vulnerabilities is critical to building robust , seamless defences which keep the enemy out while allowing Business Continuity in this fastpaced digital world .
Drafting in third party specialist support for strategic advice can be sensible , to get an objective view of the strength of the company ’ s defences and compliance capabilities . Partnering with a cybersecurity expert can help to boost team resources , particularly when managing cybersecurity in-house puts a strain on the budget and resources of a business . Choosing a specialist that understands the specific needs of the mid-market enterprise within its specific sector is important to mitigate the challenges they may face proactively and meet compliance objectives , such as data protection and other security regulations , which will reassure customers , partners and other stakeholders .
Mid-market businesses in the spotlight
Although no business is safe from cyber harm , there has been a growing trend for cyberattacks within the mid-market sector – and understanding risk is essential to prepare for a potential attack .
The costs and consequences of a cyberbreach can be expensive and paralyse businesses , causing lost custom , reputational damage and worse . And signing up to an insurance policy would only ever allow a business to play catch up after a successful breach . Only by taking a proactive approach to cybersecurity will mid-market companies ensure that any breach is prevented or at worst detected at the earliest opportunity , with an effective recovery strategy in place . �
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THE COSTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF A CYBERBREACH CAN BE EXPENSIVE AND PARALYSE BUSINESSES , CAUSING LOST CUSTOM , REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE AND WORSE .
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