Staying ahead of cybersecurity threats and keeping pace with the latest technologies to protect a business against malicious actors is a full-time commitment. Unfortunately, many small business owners simply don’t have the resources to dedicate to this essential duty.
Small businesses—some with less than 10 employees—can’t devote resources to staying current on cybersecurity, but they are equally at risk for malware, ransomware, or other malicious threats to business operations and customer data. Small business owners who lack the time and resources to maintain security may feel limited in their options, as they might not be large enough to benefit from typical managed service providers.
It is imperative that small businesses find ways to secure their networks and customer data without having to build a security operations center staffed with a slew of technical experts.
Small Business Cybersecurity Facts
Cybersecurity attacks can cause irreparable damage to any business, and it is no different for small businesses.
Research shows that small business owners need cybersecurity protections as much as any other business. According to recent statistics, small businesses account for 43% of cyberattacks annually, 46% of those cyberattacks were against small businesses with 1,000 or fewer employees, and just 14% of those small businesses are prepared to defend themselves.
Cybercrime tracking data estimates that around half of all cyberattacks globally target small businesses, and that 60% of small businesses close within six months of being hacked. With an ever-present threat of attack, small businesses need a better way to secure their environments and protect sensitive data.
“With 73% of small business owners reported experiencing data breaches or cyberattacks last year, it is important for business owners to deploy effective cybersecurity measures,” said Doug Medina, vice president, Enterprise Division, Hughes. “By leveraging our new managed cybersecurity service, small business owners can protect their customers, their assets, and minimize downtime.” it is important for business owners to deploy effective cybersecurity measures,“ said Doug Medina, vice president, Enterprise Division, Hughes. “By leveraging our new managed cybersecurity service, small business owners can protect their customers, their assets and minimize downtime.”
There are enterprise-grade cybersecurity options for small business owners looking for easy installation, advanced security capabilities, and overall peace of mind.
Enter Hughes Managed Cybersecurity for small businesses.
A Cybersecurity Alternative for Small Businesses
With its recently launched Hughes Managed Cybersecurity for small businesses, Hughes offers continuous protection for business networks and data against the latest threats across all connected devices, including PCs, laptops, smartphones, and various IoT devices, such as smart cameras and sensors.
Hughes Managed Cybersecurity, powered by Fortinet, provides small businesses with higher network availability, Wi-Fi connectivity, and real-time threat intelligence. This solution gives small businesses the protection they need against cybersecurity attacks, the reliability to stay online during outages, and the latest information on security with automatic threat intelligence updates. The Hughes cybersecurity offering includes:
- Cyber protection using a next-generation firewall (via a 17-year partnership with Fortinet) with an intrusion detection and prevention system.
- Content filtering, which blocks malicious or potentially liable websites, boosting security and productivity.
- Higher network availability, ensuring businesses stay online during inevitable internet outages with an automatic 4G LTE wireless backup connection.
- Flexible Wi-Fi connectivity that provides both enterprise Wi-Fi for employees and guest Wi-Fi to grant access to customers and vendors.
- Real-time threat intelligence via AI-powered security services that drive the next-generation firewall to safeguard against exploits, vulnerabilities, zero-days, known, and previously unknown attacks.
Also appealing for small businesses, Hughes Managed Cybersecurity for small businesses can easily be self-installed or professionally installed. In either scenario, Hughes customers will also gain access to Hughes 24x7 industry expert support and next business day maintenance to keep their service fully operational. In addition to all the capabilities in the Hughes managed services offering, Visa small business cardholders can save 25% on the Hughes Managed Cybersecurity solution available through Visa SavingsEdge®.
Learn more about Hughes Managed Cybersecurity Services for small businesses and how to take advantage of the opportunity to save 25% with Visa business credit cards.
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