Cybersecurity Isn’t a Product, It’s a Strategy

Modern businesses—just like yours—cannot and should not operate without robust cybersecurity protections. This is a point we will emphasize at every opportunity. Let’s explore why security is so crucial and what steps you need to take to safeguard your business.

The Consequences of Lacking Cybersecurity

The primary goal of cybersecurity is to shield your business from cyber threats. The impacts of these threats can be severe, including:

Customer Privacy and Identity Theft

Consider the data you collect from your clients. If it fell into the wrong hands, how could it be misused? Could it cause embarrassment, incrimination, or identity theft? If a breach occurs due to inadequate security, your business holds partial responsibility for the repercussions affecting those who trusted you with their data. Stolen identities and ruined financial plans can happen in an instant.

Employee Data Vulnerabilities

While customer data is crucial, don't overlook your employee records. Imagine an employee discovering that their financial troubles stemmed from a breach where their data was only protected by a weak password like "ilovemrwhiskers69." Such an incident would cause significant distress and harm.

Almost any data collected by your business is valuable to cybercriminals seeking to ruin finances and lives. Identity theft is a lucrative crime for perpetrators but devastating for victims.

The Lesson: Ensure Your Business is Secure

You don’t have to face these threats alone. At Jackson Thornton Technologies, we have experts in general IT and cybersecurity ready to help you protect your business. Contact us at (877) 226-9091 to learn more about securing your business against these and other threats.