In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a business survival issue. Every day, small and mid-sized businesses are targeted by cybercriminals looking to exploit weak points in their systems. The consequences can be devastating: lost data, locked-out systems, legal liability, and a damaged reputation.
At Unify Marketing & Technology Solutions (UNIFYmts), we help businesses across Ohio protect their operations with proactive, layered cybersecurity. Ask yourself: is your business truly prepared for a cyberattack? If you’re unsure, read on.
The New Reality: SMB Cyber Threats Are Rising
Gone are the days when hackers only targeted large corporations. Small and mid-sized businesses are now prime targets because they often lack advanced protections.
Common threats include:
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Phishing emails that trick employees into sharing credentials.
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Ransomware that encrypts data and demands payment.
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Data breaches exposing customer or financial information.
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Insider threats caused by careless or disgruntled employees.
Most businesses don’t realize they’re vulnerable—until it’s too late.
The Real Cost of a Cyberattack
A single incident can trigger:
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Lost sales and productivity during downtime
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Regulatory and legal exposure (especially if customer data is involved)
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Expensive data recovery and remediation work
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Long-term brand damage and lost trust
For many small companies, the fallout can take months (or longer) to recover from.
How UNIFYmts Protects Your Business
The best defense is a layered, proactive approach—prevention, detection, and rapid response working together.
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24/7 threat monitoring: We watch your environment around the clock for suspicious activity.
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Managed antivirus & endpoint protection: Modern, centrally managed tools that stop threats before they spread.
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Firewall configuration & management: Properly tuned rules to block unauthorized access.
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Data backup & disaster recovery: Fast, verified restores so an incident doesn’t become an outage.
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Employee security training: Practical education so your team becomes your first line of defense—not your weakest link.
Whether you’re a law firm, retailer, manufacturer, or nonprofit, we tailor solutions to your risk profile, industry needs, and budget.
Quick Wins You Can Do This Week
You’ve identified your risks—great. We know this can feel like a lot. Small steps make big change—start with these you-can-do-this-week actions.
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Turn on MFA (multi-factor authentication) for email, VPNs, and admin tools.
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Run updates/patches on servers, endpoints, and firewalls.
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Review backups and test at least one file restore.
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Phish-test your team and reinforce reporting procedures.
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Minimum-privilege access: Ensure users only have the access they truly need.
Don’t Wait for a Breach to Take Action
Cyber threats aren’t going away—they’re getting smarter. The longer you wait, the greater the risk to everything you’ve built.
Get a right-sized cybersecurity assessment from UNIFYmts. We’ll identify your critical gaps, prioritize fixes, and help you stay ahead of evolving threats.
Contact us today to schedule your assessment. Let’s make sure your business is secure—before it’s too late.
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