Shocked businessman looking at calculator showing total loss of $4,880,000 with cyber attack icons.

The Average Data Breach Now Costs $4.88 Million – How Much Would It Cost You?

August 11, 2025

Think cyberattacks only target large corporations? Think again. Today, small businesses are prime targets for cybercriminals because they often have weaker defenses and are more likely to pay ransoms.

Unlike Fortune 500 companies that can absorb breach costs, most small businesses face devastating financial impacts.

IBM's Cost Of A Data Breach Report 2024 reveals the average data breach costs a staggering $4.88 million, factoring in downtime, lost customers, legal fees, ransom payments, and damage to reputation.

Frightening, right?

Here's the silver lining: a revolutionary tool is empowering businesses like yours to detect cyberattacks before they cause harm—transforming cybersecurity forever.

Introducing Smarter Cyber Defense

This innovation is called endpoint detection and response (EDR). You don't need to memorize the term—just understand its powerful role.

Imagine a vigilant digital security guard monitoring your systems around the clock.

Unlike traditional antivirus that only blocks known threats, EDR continuously monitors every activity on your devices—logins, file changes, unusual behaviors—and immediately intervenes if it detects suspicious actions like ransomware spreading or unauthorized access.

Why EDR Is Essential Now More Than Ever

Cybercriminals have evolved beyond old tactics. They use stolen credentials, disguise malware as normal files, and exploit a single employee mistake to infiltrate your systems.

EDR halts these threats instantly—protecting your business from catastrophic damage.

Not Just Smart—Increasingly Mandatory

Many business owners don't realize that cyber insurance providers now often require EDR. Without it, your policy might not cover a breach—like filing a fire claim without a smoke detector.

Is Your Business Secure?

If you're uncertain, let's connect. We'll guide you through essential protections and ensure your business isn't an easy target.

It's better to be proactive than pay the price when it's too late.

Want to find out if your business can withstand a $4.88 million cyberattack? Don't risk learning the hard way. Click here or give us a call at (925) 766-4005 to schedule a free 15-Minute Discovery Call with our team today. No jargon, no pressure—just clear, actionable insights.

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