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What Is Pen Testing (and Why SMBs Need It)?

What is Pen Testing (and Why SMBs Need It)? Pen testing isn’t about paranoia; it’s about preparation. By simulating an attack on your business today, you avoid a real one tomorrow. For SMBs, it’s one of the smartest moves you can make to stay secure, compliant, and competitive. What Is Pen Testing? Penetration testing, or “pen testing,” is a controlled way to find out how hackers could break into your business before they actually do. Think of it as a fire drill for your cybersecurity. Instead of waiting for a real attacker, ethical security experts simulate cyberattacks to uncover vulnerabilities. Once those weaknesses are found, you can fix them before criminals exploit them. How Pen Testing Works A penetration test usually follows a simple but powerful process: Reconnaissance – testers gather information about your business (just like hackers do). Exploitation Attempts – they try to break into systems, networks, or ...

The Cost of Doing Nothing in Cybersecurity for SMBs

The Cost of Doing Nothing in Cybersecurity for SMBs When it comes to cybersecurity, many small and midsize businesses (SMBs) tell themselves: “We’re too small to be a target.” Unfortunately, attackers think differently. Hackers now view SMBs as prime opportunities, easy to breach, slow to detect, and expensive to recover. And while investing in security might feel like a cost, the real expense comes from doing nothing. The Real Cost of Ransomware Cyberattacks don’t just cost the ransom. They drain resources in recovery, downtime, lost clients, and reputation damage. What “Doing Nothing” Really Costs Let’s break down the real numbers: Downtime Costs Thousands Per Hour: A single ransomware incident can shut down operations for days. Industry research shows SMBs lose an average of $8,000 per hour of downtime in lost sales, stalled projects, and frustrated clients. Recovery Expenses Stack Up: Beyond downtime, recovery costs include ransom payments, IT remediation, legal ...