Security Operations Centers (SOCs) sit at the heart of enterprise security. Yet in many organizations, they’ve evolved into high-pressure environments bogged down by disconnected tools, escalating alert volume and workforce limitations. According to ESG research, over half of enterprises use more than 26 tools in their security operations. That amounts to an operational burden, not a strategic advantage.

A good internet provider delivers high-speed, symmetrical internet. An even better internet provider also delivers security that protects the data coming across your organization’s connection.

Sixty-nine percent of organizations were hit by ransomware in 2025, down slightly from 75 percent the previous year. But make no mistake: these attacks are increasingly common and aggressive, often triggered by phishing emails, malicious links, or software vulnerabilities. One wrong click can lock your entire organization out of its systems and data.

When that happens, your board of directors will have questions — big ones — and they won’t be satisfied with surface-level answers. They’ll want accountability, clarity and assurance.

Cyberattacks have become an ever-present threat to businesses of all sizes, and small businesses are particularly vulnerable. Understanding why this is the case and how to defend against these attacks is crucial for any small business owner.

Let’s start with a few primary reasons why small businesses are targets.

If your organization has experienced a ransomware attack recently, you have plenty of company. If not, then count yourself lucky.

Eighty-five percent of organizations suffered at least one ransomware attack in the past 12 months, according to the 2023 Veeam Ransomware Trends Report—and more companies will have a ransomware attack this year than turn a profit. Ransomware attacks can be damaging to your bottom line, your customers and your reputation. And the criminals who perpetrate these attacks know that.

Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency around the world—and the problem is even worse in the U.S., where incidents jumped 57 percent year-over-year in 2022. Finance, insurance, manufacturing and professional service providers are among the most-targeted industries, but regardless, the outlook is clear: No business can afford the potential losses caused by a breach in their network or other protected assets.