You don’t have to be a Fortune 500 company to suffer a major cyberattack. In fact, small and mid-sized businesses in Vancouver are now the most common targets for cybercriminals. Why? Because they’re easier to breach and more likely to pay up.
While a large corporation might be able to absorb the financial hit, most local businesses can’t. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report, the average cost of a data breach is $4.88 million. That includes downtime, lost customers, legal fees, ransom payments, and long term damage to your reputation.
Scary? Absolutely.
But here’s the good news: there’s a smarter, more proactive way to protect your business.
A Smarter Way to Stay Secure: EDR
Enter Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), a powerful cybersecurity tool that’s changing the game for businesses across Vancouver.
Think of EDR as a digital security guard that never sleeps. While traditional antivirus software only blocks known threats, EDR monitors everything happening on your company’s devices, every login, every file change, every unusual behavior. If something suspicious happens (like ransomware spreading or a login from an unfamiliar location), EDR steps in and shuts it down, fast.
Why EDR Matters More Than Ever
Cybercriminals are getting smarter. They’re not just breaking in, they’re logging in using stolen credentials. They’re disguising malware as everyday files. They’re waiting for one employee to make one mistake.
EDR stops these threats cold, before they take your business down.
It’s Not Just Smart, It’s Becoming Mandatory
Here’s something many business owners don’t realize: cyber insurance providers are starting to require EDR. Without it, your policy might not cover a breach. It’s like trying to file a fire claim without having a smoke detector installed.
Is Your Vancouver Business Protected?
If you’re not sure, let’s talk. We’ll walk you through what you need (and what you don’t), and help you make sure your business isn’t an easy target.
Because when the average breach costs $4.88 million, “better safe than sorry” isn’t just a saying, it’s a survival strategy.
Ready to find out if your business could survive a cyberattack?
Let’s not wait to find out the hard way.
Schedule a FREE discovery call with our team today. We’ll assess your current cybersecurity posture and show you exactly where the gaps are, no tech jargon, no pressure, just clear answers.
