Running a business is like being in the driver’s seat of a high-performance car. It’s fast-paced, competitive and full of passion. But even the best racecars can’t go far without regular pitstops. 

Skipping those important checks is like failing to assess the security risks in your business. You may initially save time, but at what cost? 

 Despite believing they were immune, a small law firm in Maryland fell victim to a ransomware attack. Similarly, an accounting firm in the Midwest lost all access to its client information, financial records, and tax files. They assumed that antivirus software was all the security they needed to thwart a cyberattack. 

In both incidents, the victims were small businesses that fell prey to sophisticated cyberattacks because of hidden security vulnerabilities that a comprehensive risk assessment could’ve identified.