Around 143 million American consumers were exposed to a data breach at Equifax. As one of the nation’s major credit reporting agencies, the breach gave access to very sensitive, personal information of customers. This attack, and ones like it, are a reminder to all businesses about the importance of cyber security.
In the Equifax attack, hackers were able to obtain names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and addresses. They stole driver’s license numbers and credit card numbers as well. The almost three-month attack gave access to the personal information of around 200,0000 people from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Protecting yourself against a data breach is becoming increasingly more important. For a larger company, the loss of company and customer data is a tremendous setback to both the reputation, and overall operation. It is very difficult, if not impossible to recover from, and comes with an enormous expense. For a smaller company, it could simply mean the end. As a small to medium-sized business, reputation and trust are key to staying competitive. A lack of sufficient security can mean the loss of your business in the blink of an eye.
Data security can seem very overwhelming. You may think that if a massive company cannot withstand hackers, then there is no hope for the smaller guys. But there are countless security measures available; you just have to find the ones that fit your business. Working with a professional IT company can take the hassle out of security, and the stress off of your shoulders.
CCNY Tech offers security evaluations for businesses just like yours. We work with companies of all sizes, in a variety of industries. Our team of professionals will work with you to better understand what your business and customers need, and provide tailored security solutions. You can even schedule regular security checks and updates. After all, cyber attacks are constantly changing and your security should be dynamic as well. While staying ahead of cyber attacks means continuous effort, it doesn’t have to mean an extensive budget or time away from productivity.
CCNY Tech is an IT sales and services company. For over 25 years, CCNY Tech has been supplying IT equipment as well as providing maintenance and IT recycling services. Partnering with some of the top brands in the industry, they are experts in equipment and custom configurations. CCNY Tech IT professionals provides custom solutions to businesses of all sizes. Learn more at ccnytech.com.