Small Businesses Are the Number One Target for Cyberattacks
Cybercriminals don’t spend most of their time targeting Fortune 500 companies. Those organizations have dedicated security teams, enterprise firewalls, and incident response plans. Small businesses — restaurants, law firms, real estate agencies, medical practices — often have none of those things.
That’s exactly why 43% of cyberattacks now target small businesses, according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. And 60% of small businesses that suffer a significant breach close within six months.
The Threats Are Not What You Think
- Phishing emails that trick an employee into entering login credentials on a fake page
- Ransomware delivered through a single clicked attachment that locks every file on your network
- Credential stuffing — automated tools that try stolen usernames and passwords across dozens of services
- Unpatched software that leaves known security holes open for months
None of these require technical sophistication to execute. They require only that your business has a gap — and most small businesses have several.
What Managed IT Security Actually Includes
A proper managed IT security setup covers the basics that eliminate 90% of risk:
- Endpoint protection on every device (laptops, desktops, mobile)
- Multi-factor authentication enforced across email and business apps
- Automated patch management so software never falls behind
- Email filtering that catches phishing attempts before they reach inboxes
- Regular encrypted backups stored off-site
- 24/7 monitoring with alerts when something unusual happens
At UNIED, we handle all of this under a single flat monthly fee. No per-device nickel-and-diming. No surprise invoices when something needs updating.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
The average cost of a data breach for a small business is now over $200,000 — including lost revenue, recovery costs, legal fees, and customer notification requirements. Compare that to the cost of a managed IT plan and the math becomes obvious.
If you are not sure whether your current setup has gaps, start with a consultation. We will run a quick assessment and tell you exactly where you stand — no obligation, no pressure.