Surfing the web is one of the most significant vulnerabilities to your corporate network, according to an Osterman Research study* just released.
And if you only do little to protect your network, or even worse, ignore the vulnerability entirely, it can cost you in a big way.
According to Osterman, 55% of mid-sized and large organizations had been infiltrated by a Web exploit during the previous 12 months, up from 39% the year before. They found that small- and mid-sized organizations are particularly vulnerable to Web attacks due to lack of adequate IT staff and technical expertise necessary to detect and remediate threats before they can do real damage.
Just how much damage can one Trojan do? Osterman said that a banking Trojan cost an auto parts supplier in Georgia $75,000 in losses, and a county government in Kentucky lost more than $400,000 another Trojan attack. Ouch!
With estimates that up to 85% of malware is distributed through the Web, it makes good business sense to take proactive action to protect your network.
The old adage “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” doesn’t apply here. If you don’t act proactively to protect your network, it will be too late.
Can you really afford to do nothing?
If you are serious about protecting your network, contact us for information about smartSECURITY, Datamax’s network security solutions. We can do a Vulnerability Assessment, which can help you see exactly how at risk you are today.
We offer malware, antivirus and spam protection, as well as backup and recovery solutions customized for your needs. Contact us here or call 800.325.9299 and start protecting your network now.
*The Need To Secure The Web, Osterman Research 2010
