{"id":577,"date":"2024-04-01T15:34:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T20:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/seattle-wa-1039\/?p=577"},"modified":"2025-03-26T13:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:50:26","slug":"the-rising-need-for-it-support-in-small-business-data-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/seattle-wa-1039\/blog\/the-rising-need-for-it-support-in-small-business-data-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rising Need for IT Support in Small Business Data Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"

Data is practically the lifeblood of business operations. And that means protecting it is paramount, especially concerning data security for small businesses. This is particularly true for them, where data breach and loss consequences can be devastating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Consider Accenture\u2019s cybercrime study, which reports <\/span>only 14%<\/span><\/a> of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that face cyberattacks are prepared to combat \u2014 let alone prevent \u2014 such threats. What\u2019s more, SMBs spent between $826 and $653,587 on data security incidents in 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No matter whether the cost is on the low or high side, it may be detrimental to your business. Because SMBs already run on tight budgets, any unexpected cost can seriously curb operations. So the need for <\/span>robust IT support<\/span><\/a> grows as SMBs collectively rely on digital infrastructure across industries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before we go further, let\u2019s delve deeper into why the need for IT support<\/a> for data protection is rising.<\/span><\/p>\n

[Related: <\/b>When It Comes to Cybersecurity, Free and Easy Doesn\u2019t Cut It<\/b><\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n

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Why Do So Many Small Businesses Fall Victim to Cyberattacks?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Small businesses often face unique data protection challenges. Limited resources is a top issue. And lack of expertise due to small staff sizes leaves most SMBs vulnerable to cyberthreats and data loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After all, the average small business has 100 employees at most, and it usually doesn\u2019t employ a specialized, in-house data security team.<\/span><\/p>\n

Compliance Regulations<\/span><\/h3>\n

The evolving regulatory landscape places additional pressure on businesses to safeguard customer data \u2014 or face severe penalties:<\/span><\/p>\n