A recent article from CSO Online titled “Smaller organizations nearing cybersecurity breaking point” highlights a growing crisis in the cybersecurity world: small and midsize businesses are being overwhelmed by cyber threats and lack the tools and staff to defend themselves.
According to the article, over 40% of SMBs feel their cybersecurity posture is inadequate. Many are operating with limited budgets, minimal staff, and an increasing sense of urgency as the number and severity of cyberattacks continue to rise.
Small Businesses, Big Targets
Cybercriminals have realized that smaller organizations often lack the defenses of large enterprises. As a result, they are becoming the preferred target. Phishing, ransomware, and business email compromise are among the most common threats. And the reality is, many of these businesses don’t have the in-house expertise or resources to effectively deal with them.
Instead of being able to focus on growth and operations, many SMBs find themselves constantly reacting to threats. They rely heavily on traditional "Detect and Respond" solutions that can no longer keep up with the pace and complexity of modern cyberattacks.
The Problem With "Detect and Respond"
Most legacy security tools are built around detection. They look for known threat patterns or behaviors, then attempt to respond once something suspicious is found. But today's threats are often more sophisticated. They may not look suspicious, and by the time they are detected, the damage is already done.
Small businesses simply cannot afford to be reactive. They need a solution that works in real time, without waiting for threats to be recognized or analyzed.
Moving to "Isolation and Containment"
There is a smarter and more effective path forward: Isolation and Containment. This approach doesn’t rely on knowing what a threat looks like. Instead, it blocks malicious actions from happening in the first place.
This is the foundation of AppGuard, a trusted endpoint protection solution with a decade-long track record of success. Initially developed for use in government and military environments, AppGuard is now available for commercial use.
Rather than scanning for threats or relying on signatures, AppGuard stops unauthorized processes from executing. It contains suspicious activity before it can launch, rendering ransomware, zero-days, and even fileless attacks harmless.
AppGuard: Ideal for Resource-Constrained Teams
For small businesses, AppGuard offers significant advantages. It is lightweight, requires little to no tuning, and does not demand constant updates. Most importantly, it does not rely on detection to work.
With AppGuard in place, even a small IT team can achieve enterprise-level protection. It helps eliminate risk from unknown threats and gives peace of mind to organizations that cannot afford downtime, data loss, or ransom payments.
Time to Rethink Your Cybersecurity Strategy
As the CSO Online article makes clear, many small businesses are nearing a breaking point. They are overwhelmed and underprotected. The tools of the past are no longer keeping pace with the threats of today.
Now is the time to shift away from the "Detect and Respond" model and adopt a prevention-first mindset.
Talk with us at CHIPS about how AppGuard can protect your business before threats have a chance to strike.
Let’s stop chasing threats and start preventing them. AppGuard offers the protection your organization needs to thrive in a dangerous digital landscape.
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