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5 Ways Employees Can Protect Themselves from Cyber Attacks

Jul 8, 2022 | Cybersecurity

  • 90% of Cyberattacks on small to medium-sized businesses are caused by employees.
  • Every 11 seconds, a company is struck by ransomware.
  • The average ransomware attack costs over 2 million dollars in damage.
  • 60% of companies that suffer a breach or ransomware go out of business within six months.

With these kinds of statistics, it can be overwhelming to see how businesses can survive in this increasingly hostile environment. The good news is there are ways to protect against these threats! Join Kirk Lesser, President of Renascence IT Consulting, as he shows employees and owners five ways that you can educate and defend yourself from cybercriminals.

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With over 20 years of industry experience under his belt, the company's CEO possesses a degree in Computer Science and a number of certifications, including MCSE, MCSA, A+ and Network+. From an early age, computers were always a part of his life; dating back to the days of the Apple II. Since that time, he served as everything from system administrator to IT business director within well-established companies, before deciding that consulting was his passion. Leveraging years of technical recruiting, he personally handpicked a select group of specialists proficient in Linux, customized web applications and databases, telephony and cross-platform devices, to ultimately bring your organization to the next level.