Ransomware doesn't just target large corporations — small and mid-size businesses are frequent targets precisely because their defenses are often thinner. Here's what actually reduces the risk.
A ransomware incident doesn't just cost the ransom (which we'd never recommend paying). It costs the days of downtime while systems are rebuilt, the client trust if data was exposed, and in some industries, real compliance and liability exposure.
A backup you've never restored from isn't a backup — it's a hope. Automated backups should run on a schedule and be verified periodically, not just "set and forget."
Most ransomware exploits known vulnerabilities that already had a patch available. Businesses without managed patching are often running software with fixes sitting unapplied for months.
Not just the office desktop — every laptop, every device that touches the network. One unprotected device is often the entry point for the whole system.
Technology stops most attacks. People stop the rest. A five-minute conversation about what a suspicious email looks like prevents more incidents than most businesses expect.
Out-of-the-box router and firewall settings are convenient, not secure. Proper configuration closes off common points of entry.
Daily security scans and proactive monitoring catch early warning signs — unusual login activity, a device behaving strangely — before they become a full incident.
| Question | If "no" or "not sure"... |
|---|---|
| Have you tested restoring from backup in the last 6 months? | Worth a call |
| Are updates applied automatically, or does someone remember to do it? | Worth a call |
| Is antivirus managed centrally, or does each device handle its own? | Worth a call |
| Has your team had any security awareness training in the last year? | Worth a call |
Most of this is exactly what our Automated Maintenance Plan is built to cover — daily scans, patching, and managed antivirus — for $75/mo per computer.
We'll take a look at where your business actually stands against this checklist — no obligation.
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