RANSOMWARE
How To Prepare For The Security Threats Of Tomorrow
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ake no mistake about it : cybercrime is becoming more complex and more frequent , and SMBs are looking outside their organizations for help dealing with evolving threats . This is a gigantic opportunity for MSPs as long as they understand two things : the current state and emerging trends of the cybersecurity landscape , and what tools they can use to combat it . To start , let ’ s take a look at the cybersecurity landscape , and analyze the threats , trends , and opportunities .
PROTECTING SMBS FROM RANSOMWARE ATTACKS
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting SMBs . Studies show that 43 % of all cyberattacks were against small businesses . This is problematic because roughly 60 % of SMBs go out of business in the six months following an attack . Because so many SMBs don ’ t have the resources to support an internal IT and data security operation , many look to MSPs to prove the level of protection they need .
The most common threat is ransomware , which was reported by 70 % of MSPs in Datto ’ s most recent Global State of the Channel Ransomware Report . So , how do MSPs combat ransomware threats ? They have to be proficient in three areas .
Prevention — Obviously , succeeding in this phase is what every MSP hopes to do : eliminate the threat of an attack in the first place . Although there is no airtight approach to do this , there are measures MSPs can take to help keep their SMB clients from becoming ransomware victims . This includes the use of detection or antivirus tools or enabling automated patch management to fix potential vulnerabilities as soon as they are discovered .
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